S.B. 500 Summary

• Establishes clean ground transportation goals requiring state agency light-duty vehicle fleets to be 30% renewable energy powered by December 31, 2025; 60% by December 31, 2030; and 100% by December 31, 2035.

• Sets a statewide goal for all light-duty vehicles (public and private) to be powered by renewable energy sources by December 31, 2045.

• Requires state and county agencies purchasing medium- and heavy-duty motor vehicles to prioritize electric, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric, and alternative fuel vehicles where feasible and cost-effective.

• Directs the Department of Transportation in collaboration with the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop strategies for transitioning all light-duty motor vehicles to meet clean ground transportation targets.

• Requires state and county agencies to purchase building materials that reduce carbon footprint when constructing new roads, where feasible and cost-effective.