Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 48, S.D. 1, entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to enhance motorcycle rider education by establishing a task force to recommend whether the Department of Transportation (DOT) should adopt the basic rider course of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) as a comprehensive educational program for the entire motorcycle community.

Street Bikers United Hawaii, Street Bikers United Hawaii – Oahu Chapter, Street Bikers United Hawaii – Maui Chapter, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Honda North America, Inc., MSF, and several concerned individuals testified in support of this concurrent resolution. DOT and a concerned individual opposed this measure.

Establishing a task force, as required by current administrative rules, to recommend whether DOT should adopt the basic rider course of the MSF as a comprehensive educational program will help to enhance the safety of all motorcycle riders in Hawaii.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 48, S.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.