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HI SB2995

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a zero-emissions rideshare rebate program administered by the Hawaii Department of Transportation to help transportation network company (rideshare) drivers purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles
  • Limits rebate eligibility to rideshare drivers from low- and moderate-income households, defined as those earning 140% or less of the area median income
  • Creates a per-ride rideshare fee charged to passengers on each prearranged ride, with transportation network companies required to collect and remit fees to the department
  • Establishes a zero-emissions rideshare subaccount within the highway development special fund to hold collected fees and fund the rebate program
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026; modeled after California's program which charges riders nine cents per ride and has raised $30 million for similar purposes

Legislative Description

Relating To Transportation.

Fees

Last Action

The committee on TRS deferred the measure.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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