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HCR 69

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CORRECT, UPDATE, AND COMPLETE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 25‑06.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 15 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests its DOT update driver education program rules per auditor findings to improve regulatory completeness and consistency in new driver training standards.

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Bill Summary · HCR 69

Legislative bill overview

HCR 69 is a concurrent resolution requesting that Hawaii's Department of Transportation update and complete its administrative rules for the driver education program based on findings from Auditor's Report No. 25-06. The resolution does not mandate changes but formally asks the department to address identified deficiencies in its regulatory framework governing driver education.

Why is this important

Driver education programs directly affect public safety by establishing standards for how new drivers are trained and tested. Administrative rules that are incomplete or outdated can create inconsistent enforcement, gaps in program oversight, or failure to address emerging safety concerns. An audit recommendation suggests the current rules have significant shortcomings warranting systematic correction.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Updates to administrative rules may impose new requirements on driving schools and instructors, potentially increasing operational costs that could be passed to students
  • Audit report specifics unknown: Without access to Report No. 25-06, the nature of deficiencies and recommended changes remain unclear, making it difficult to assess whether the requested updates are reasonable or overly burdensome
  • Implementation timeline: The resolution doesn't specify deadlines, leaving uncertainty about when improvements should be completed and whether the department has adequate resources to implement changes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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