HI SB 2434

died on adjournment

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 2434 pass?

No. HI SB 2434 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 (2026-02-19): Reported from EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2464) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.

What is HI SB 2434 about?

Excludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the 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. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2434?

WAKAI, KIDANI, LEE and 2 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2434, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Introduced: 2026-01-22
Latest action: 2026-02-19 — Reported from EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2464) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Action timeline

Newest first

2026-02-19
Reported from EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2464) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
2026-02-19
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
passage,reading-2,referral-committee
2026-02-17
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-17
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-13
The committee(s) on EIG/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:03PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-28
Referred to EIG/WLA, CPN.
referral-committee
2026-01-22
Introduced.
introduction
2026-01-22
Passed First Reading.
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Votes

The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-17 · pass · 4-0
Member-level votes (6)
- Lee: yes
- C: yes
- Chang: yes
- Lamosao: yes
- DeCorte: yes
- Inouye: not voting
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-17 · pass · 5-0
Member-level votes (5)
- Wakai: yes
- Chang: yes
- DeCoite: yes
- Richards: yes
- Fevella: yes

Related bills

Companion bill: HB 1619

Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2434&year=2026

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