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HI SB2691

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lorraine Inouye

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Clean Vehicle Rebate Program administered by the Department of Transportation offering $5,000 for new zero-emission vehicles, $2,500 for new plug-in hybrids, $2,000 for used zero-emission vehicles, and $1,000 for used plug-in hybrids.

  • Provides an additional $3,000 rebate for low- and moderate-income households on top of the standard rebate amounts.

  • Sets eligibility caps at $60,000 manufacturer's suggested retail price for new vehicles and $3,000-$25,000 sale price for used vehicles, with plug-in hybrids requiring at least 40 miles of electric range.

  • Creates the Clean Vehicle Special Fund to finance the rebate program, with administrative costs limited to 10% of fund deposits annually.

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to develop an implementation plan by December 31, 2026, with the program taking effect January 1, 2027, and mandates annual legislative reports on rebates issued, revenues, and program impacts.

Legislative Description

Relating To Transportation Affordability.

Appropriations ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/12/2026
Transportation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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