SB 2434 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Summary

Excludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system as a minor structure. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State. (SD1)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB2434 → SB2434_SD1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill revision shifts the definition of 'development' in special management areas by removing the exclusion for constructing new electric vehicle charging systems, while retaining the exclusion for maintenance and repair. It also updates the bill's title to explicitly include the Public Utilities Commission and adds a new section requiring the commission to be included in planning efforts for zero-emission transportation goals.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding electric vehicle infrastructure was narrowed in special management areas; previously, building new EV charging stations was explicitly excluded from 'development' regulations, but this version removes that specific exclusion while keeping maintenance and repair excluded.

DEFINITION

Removed the exclusion for 'construction' of electric vehicle charging systems from the definition of 'development' in special management areas, meaning new EV chargers may now be subject to development regulations in these zones.

Updated the definition of 'development' to clarify that 'installation' of EV charging systems is excluded, but 'construction' is no longer explicitly excluded, creating a distinction between new builds and existing systems.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement to include the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans for zero-emission transportation goals.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title to reflect the inclusion of the Public Utilities Commission and updated formatting details.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Reported from EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2464) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Feb 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on EIG/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:03PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Committee

Referred to EIG/WLA, CPN.

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

4 primary · 2 co-sponsors