2026 Hawaii EV Bill Tracking

LAST UPDATED April 17, 2026

2026 EV Bills

The following are bills that align with Hawaii EV’s priorities. Click each to view a summary of the latest bill and sample testimony. Where both chambers have introduced similar (companion) bills, we’ve grouped them together.

Need help with submitting testimony? Visit our EV Advocacy page for instructions. Visit our Talking Points page for information that you can use to support these bills.

Increased Funding of EV Charging Infrastructure

This priority area seeks to increase funding for the EV Charger Rebate program. This would accelerate the installation of public EV charging stations, including charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit residential properties.

  • HB1620 HD2 SD1

    Requires the PUC to transfer funds from the Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund to the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount of the Fund.

    Hawaii EV Position: SUPPORT

    Sample Testimony:

    ‍Dear Chair, Vice Chair, and Members of the Committee,

    [Your name, where you live, and a brief connection to this issue.]

    This legislation will help expand EV charging infrastructure statewide, critical to the equitable adoption of electric vehicles.

    Please pass this measure.

    [Your Name and Location]

Streamlined Permitting of EV Charging Infrastructure

These would expedite the deployment of EV charging stations across the state.

  • HB1619 HD2

    Excludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system as a minor structure. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State.

    Hawaii EV Position: SUPPORT

    Sample Testimony:

    ‍Dear Chair, Vice Chair, and Members of the Committee,

    [Your name, where you live, and a brief connection to this issue.]

    This legislation will help expand EV charging infrastructure statewide by streamlining permitting.

    Please pass this measure.

    [YOUR NAME and LOCATION]