HI SB2228

Exempts new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles from the $3 per day rental motor vehicle surcharge tax (current rate through August 31, 2011).

Defines "new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle" as a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating under 14,000 pounds, propelled by an electric motor drawing from a battery with capacity of at least 4 kilowatt hours that can be recharged from an external source.

Maintains existing exemptions for rental vehicles replacing vehicles undergoing repair (with required repair order documentation retained for two years).

Takes effect July 1, 2010.