Driver's License Renewal Video Course and Examination Requirement
Summary
The Hawaii House of Representatives passed HB2020, requiring certain driver's license renewal applicants to complete an educational course including a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. The Department is authorized to randomly require written examinations for renewal applicants. The bill requires a report to the Legislature.
What changed
HB2020 amends Hawaii driver's license renewal requirements by mandating certain applicants complete an educational course featuring a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation, followed by a written examination. The bill authorizes the licensing authority to implement a random selection system for requiring written examinations during license renewals. The measure passed the House 2026-03-10 and was transmitted to the Senate.
Hawaii's Department of Transportation must develop the required road safety video course material. The licensing authority must establish procedures for administering random examinations and implement the reporting requirements to the Legislature. Drivers seeking license renewal should anticipate potential examination requirements beyond routine renewal procedures. The bill's effective date is listed as July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder indicating the measure has not yet been assigned a definitive implementation date.
What to do next
- Department of Transportation to develop the required road safety video course
- Licensing authority to establish procedures for random written examination administration
- Implement reporting mechanism to the Hawaii Legislature on course and examination implementation
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Hawaii / HB2020 Passed HB2020 House Bill Passed 2026-03-10
Relating To Renewal Of Driver's Licenses.
Requires certain applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. Authorizes the Department to develop and implement a system to randomly require applicants for renewal of a driver's license to complete a written examination. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Bill Details
State Hawaii
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_ind...
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Sponsors
Darius Kila (Rep - D) Tina Grandinetti (Rep - D) Greggor Ilagan (Rep - D) Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy (Rep - D) Scot Matayoshi (Rep - D) Ikaika Olds (Rep - D) Jackson Sayama (Rep - D) Jenna Takenouchi (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-01 S The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard. 2026-03-25 S The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:30AM; CR 016 & Videoconference. 2026-03-23 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. 2026-03-23 S Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3108) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC. 2026-03-17 S The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TRS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. 2026-03-13 S The committee(s) on TRS has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-17-26 3:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. 2026-03-13 S The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. 2026-03-12 S Referred to TRS, JDC. 2026-03-12 S Passed First Reading. 2026-03-12 S Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 343). 2026-03-10 H Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate. 2026-03-06 H Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. 2026-03-06 H Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1174-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. 2026-03-03 H The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Belatti, Shimizu; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran. 2026-02-27 H Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-02-20 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). 2026-02-20 H Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 665-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. 2026-02-19 H The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Cochran, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Muraoka; Noes: none; and Excused: none. 2026-02-13 H Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 02-19-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-01-28 H Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 2026-01-26 H Introduced and Pass First Reading. 2026-01-23 H Pending introduction.
Votes
2026-03-17 Senate Transportation: Passed, Unamended Yea: 5 Nay: 0 2026-04-01 Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 3 Nay: 1
Committee Referrals
2026-01-28 H Transportation 2026-02-20 H Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs 2026-03-12 S Transportation 2026-03-23 S Judiciary
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-23 Introduced 2026-02-19 Amended 2026-03-07 Amended
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DOT Traffic Safety Driver's License Renewal Motor Vehicle Drivers Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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