2026 Hawaii EV Bill Tracking

LAST UPDATED March 29, 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

These would 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

    Increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and the amount collected from the tax that is deposited into the electric vehicle charging system subaccount. 

    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]