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SR 61

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 Troy Hashimoto

Senate asks Hawaii's Transportation Department to update driver education program rules per state auditor recommendations.

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Bill Summary · SR 61

Legislative bill overview

SR 61 is a senate 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 essentially asks the DOT to implement recommendations made by the state auditor regarding how driver education is governed and administered.

Why is this important

Driver education programs affect public safety by ensuring new drivers receive standardized, quality instruction. Administrative rule gaps or outdated regulations can lead to inconsistent program quality, inadequate oversight, or operational inefficiencies that ultimately impact road safety and licensing standards. Implementing audit recommendations helps close these governance gaps.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and resource allocation: Updating and completing administrative rules may require DOT to allocate staff and budget resources, which could face resistance if funding is constrained
  • Implementation timeline: The resolution doesn't specify deadlines, potentially allowing the DOT to deprioritize the work without consequences
  • Scope of changes: Without seeing Auditor's Report No. 25-06, stakeholders in driver education (schools, instructors, DMV) may have concerns about what rule changes are actually recommended and how they'll affect their operations

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

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