HI SB2241

Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Hawaii State Energy Office for zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure analysis and planning.

Directs HSEO to inventory existing government fleets that could transition to zero-emissions vehicles and assess suitable locations for charging infrastructure statewide.

Requires HSEO to identify charging infrastructure and energy resources needed to accelerate zero-emissions vehicle adoption by government agencies, private businesses, and the public.

Responds to federal rollbacks of electric vehicle tax credits and clean energy programs, which a Harvard study projects could reduce EV adoption by 22% and increase carbon emissions by 20.3 million metric tons by 2030.

Effective date of July 1, 2050, indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation.