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HI SB164

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all state and county entities to maintain only vehicles without internal combustion engines beginning January 1, 2035

  • Establishes vehicle procurement priorities for state and county entities purchasing new light-duty vehicles, prioritizing electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and other alternative fuel vehicles

  • Allows agencies to request exemptions from the chief procurement officer if required vehicles are unavailable or do not meet specific agency needs, with life cycle costs permitted as a consideration factor

  • Exempts vehicles acquired from other state agencies and excluded vehicles as defined by federal regulations from the electrification requirements

  • Directs the state to eliminate imported fuels from ground transportation and support Hawaii's clean energy goals and net zero carbon emissions target by 2045

Legislative Description

Relating To Electrification Of State Vehicles.

State Vehicle Fleet

Last Action

Referred to GVO, WAM.

1/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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