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HI SB1051

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gilbert Kahele

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "electric vehicle" to include fuel cell electric vehicles powered by hydrogen in Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012.

  • Amends HRS section 291-71 to add fuel cell electric vehicles to the definition of electric vehicles for regulatory purposes.

  • Clarifies that "electric vehicle charging system" does not include hydrogen refueling facilities for fuel cell vehicles.

  • Extends parking exemptions, HOV lane use eligibility, vehicle registration benefits, and required accessible parking space provisions to fuel cell electric vehicles.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Electric Vehicles; Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; Parking

Last Action

Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 30

3/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/12/2015
Ways and Means2/17/2015
Energy and Environment1/28/2015

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