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HI SB 2435

died on adjournment

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 2435 pass?

No. HI SB 2435 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-20): Reported from GVO/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2526) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

What is HI SB 2435 about?

Establishes a State goal to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the design of all new state building construction that includes parking to ensure that at least ten per cent of parking stalls are electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Transportation, and all other state agencies that own or manage state facilities that include parking, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the costs of, and install, retrofits and electric vehicle charging system at high priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2435?

WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI and 4 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2435, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Establishes a State goal to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the design of all new state building construction that includes parking to ensure that at least ten per cent of parking stalls are electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Transportation, and all other state agencies that own or manage state facilities that include parking, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the costs of, and install, retrofits and electric vehicle charging system at high priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-22
Latest action
2026-02-20 — Reported from GVO/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2526) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • WAKAIprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • KIDANIprimary
  • LEEprimary
  • C.primary
  • RHOADSprimary
  • SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary
  • Elefantecosponsor
  • Moriwakicosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-20

    Reported from GVO/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2526) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

  2. 2026-02-20

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

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  3. 2026-02-10

    The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.

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  4. 2026-02-10

    The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.

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  5. 2026-02-03

    The committee(s) on GVO/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  6. 2026-01-28

    Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM .

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  7. 2026-01-22

    Introduced.

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  8. 2026-01-22

    Passed First Reading.

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Votes

  • The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-10 · pass · 3-1

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Wakai: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • Fevella: no
    • DeCoite: not voting

  • The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-10 · pass · 4-1

    Member-level votes (5)
    • McKelvey: yes
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Moriwaki: yes
    • Awa: no

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2435&year=2026

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