2026 Hawaii EV Bill Tracking
LAST UPDATED April 5, 2026
Action Alert
HB1619 HD2 is being heard on Tuesday, April 7, at 925 AM.
It will streamline the permitting process for EV charging infrastructure and expedite the deployment of EV chargers across our state.
Testimony is due tomorrow, Monday, April 6, 925 AM. Please submit testimony in support of this bill before the hearing.
Here’s a template for testimony on this bill. Personalize it as you see fit.
Dear Chair Keohokalole, Vice Chair Fukunaga, and Members of the Committee,
[Your name, where you live, and a brief connection to this issue.]
I support HB1619 HD2. This legislation will help expand EV charging infrastructure statewide.
More than ever, we must support the equitable adoption of electric vehicles. Public charging will allow more residents and visitors use energy-efficient vehicles, save money, and contribute to our energy independence.
HB1619 HD2 will accelerate the expansion of public EV chargers.
Please pass this measure.
[Your Name and Location]
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.
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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.
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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]