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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes a State goal to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the design of all new state building construction that includes parking to ensure that at least ten per cent of parking stalls are electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Transportation, and all other state agencies that own or manage state facilities that include parking, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the costs of, and install, retrofits and electric vehicle charging system at high priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a state goal to make state facilities ready for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, defining "electric vehicle charger-ready" as having the necessary wiring and electrical capacity for Level 2 charging. Starting July 1, 2027, all new state buildings with parking must be designed so that at least ten percent of their parking stalls are EV charger-ready. The Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with other state agencies, will survey state facilities to identify high-priority locations for retrofitting with EV charging infrastructure and will assess the costs and oversee the installation of these systems, with funds appropriated for this purpose and a report to be submitted to the Legislature.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D),
Sharon Moriwaki (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2435&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2435_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2435_SD1_SSCR2526_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2435_SD1_SSCR2526_.pdf |
| SB2435_TESTIMONY_GVO-EIG_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2435_TESTIMONY_GVO-EIG_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2435_.HTM |
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