HB 273 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 286-107(b) to allow the Director of Transportation to adopt emergency rules permitting driver's license renewals by mail or online without requiring prior written requests from applicants.

• Currently requires applicants to appear in person before an examiner of drivers for license renewals and reactivations; this bill provides an exception allowing remote renewal options during emergencies.

• Authorizes use of emergency rulemaking procedures under HRS Section 91-3 to implement the mail and online renewal processes.

• Takes effect July 1, 2050.