Bill > HB733

This bill addresses electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements in Hawaii by making two key changes to existing law. First, the bill eliminates a previous loophole that allowed property owners with multiple parking facilities to meet EV charging requirements across their entire portfolio by installing fewer charging stations in some locations, which made enforcement difficult for county officials. Second, the bill explicitly authorizes counties to regulate EV charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than 100 parking spaces, clarifying a previously ambiguous legal provision. The legislation is part of Hawaii's broader efforts to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2045 and reduce ground transportation emissions through widespread EV adoption. Specifically, the bill amends existing statutes to require that each individual parking facility with 100 or more spaces must have at least one EV charging space, removing the previous aggregate compliance option. Additionally, it empowers counties to establish maintenance requirements and penalties for EV charging infrastructure, even for smaller parking lots. The bill is grounded in findings about climate change, the importance of transportation electrification, and the need for clear regulatory guidance to support the state's clean energy transition.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=733&year=2026