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HI HB344
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
- Requires all new state building construction with parking, beginning July 1, 2026, to include a number of electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services
- Defines "electric vehicle charger-ready" as having sufficient wiring, conduits, and electrical panel capacity to support level 2 charging (minimum 40-ampere, 208 or 240-volt circuits)
- Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office to survey existing state facilities statewide and identify 4-10 high-priority locations for electric vehicle charging infrastructure retrofits, with a report due 20 days before the 2026 legislative session
- Establishes a state goal to retrofit existing state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready
- Appropriates unspecified general funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to conduct cost assessments and install electric vehicle charging systems at high-priority state facilities
Legislative Description
Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/21/2025
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs3/10/2025
Government Operations3/4/2025
Finance2/12/2025
Energy & Environmental Protection1/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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