Bill > SB2905

This bill, effective July 1, 2050, increases the state environmental response, energy, and food security tax, commonly known as the "barrel tax," from $1.05 to $1.15 per barrel of petroleum product not used as aviation fuel. This tax increase is intended to provide more funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, as the existing rebate program has been successful but faces a growing demand that current funding levels cannot meet. Specifically, the bill increases the portion of the barrel tax deposited into the electric vehicle charging system subaccount from 3 cents to 13 cents per barrel, aiming to accelerate the build-out of necessary charging stations across the state to support the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, improve the economy, protect the environment, and promote affordability.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2905&year=2026