Bill > SB2691

This bill establishes a Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, administered by the Department of Transportation, to provide financial incentives for the purchase or lease of new and used zero-emission vehicles (vehicles that produce no tailpipe emissions) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (vehicles that can run on electricity and gasoline). The program will offer varying rebate amounts based on whether the vehicle is new or used, and whether it's a zero-emission or plug-in hybrid model, with additional rebates available for low- and moderate-income households. The bill also creates a dedicated Clean Vehicle Special Fund to support the program and requires an annual report to the Legislature detailing the program's performance, including rebate data, consumer savings, and emission reductions. The program is set to begin on January 1, 2027, and includes provisions for a third-party administrator to manage its operations, with limitations on administrative costs.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2691&year=2026