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HI HB358
Bill
Status
1/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "bicycle" in Hawaii law to include electric motor bicycles in addition to human-powered bicycles for purposes of county vehicular taxes and statewide traffic code.
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Establishes that electric bicycles must have motors less than 750 watts (1 h.p.) and a maximum speed of less than 20 miles per hour on paved level surfaces.
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Creates new specifications for bicycles allowed on public buses: maximum wheelbase of 44 inches, tire width not exceeding 2.3 inches, wheel diameter of 20 inches or larger, and total weight not exceeding 55 pounds.
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Recognizes hybrid bicycles as a clean transportation alternative that reduces petroleum fuel dependency and promotes energy diversity while maintaining similar size and weight to traditional bicycles.
Legislative Description
Transportation; Hybrid Bicycles; Vehicular Tax; Traffic Code
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, McKelvey excused (3).
2/18/2011