Transportation (Electric Vehicles)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 647: RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

Amends various definitions of "moped" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude low-speed electric bicycles. Deletes an unused term from Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes regulations for low-speed electric bicycles and clarifies the applicability of certain conflicting regulations that are applicable to all bicycles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies regulations for low-speed e-bikes, promoting sustainable transportation use within existing bicycle infrastructure without restrictive moped rules.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 105: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for electric truck purchases, reducing tax burden for qualified taxpayers under tax policy.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides income tax credit for electric garbage trucks, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit for electric garbage trucks reduces emissions and promotes clean transportation, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing electric garbage truck adoption via tax credit, aligning with green infrastructure goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Credits Waste Management Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 392: RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Increases the minimum age to operate an electric bicycle.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClassifies e-bikes and sets safety/registration rules, promoting sustainable transportation use per bill's focus on electric bicycle regulations and safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Driver Licensing Electric Vehicles

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2905: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax and the amount collected from the tax that is deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax revenue specifically for funding an electric vehicle charging system subaccount, directly advancing fiscal allocation for infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases tax revenue specifically for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, directly funding clean energy infrastructure development.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases tax to fund EV charging infrastructure, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions through dedicated subaccount funding.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds electric vehicle charging infrastructure via dedicated tax revenue, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure as a core component of transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 184: RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Prohibits a person sixteen years of age or older from operating a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person satisfies certain requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes safety requirements for e-bike operation, enhancing transportation safety standards for a new vehicle category under transportation regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 64: RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

Increases the minimum age for use of low-speed electric bicycles. Prohibits the selling or offering for sale of bicycles equipped with motors except low-speed electric bicycles. Requires sellers of low-speed electric bicycles to provide purchasers with educational materials.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety through e-bike age requirements and safety education, aligning with 'enhances transportation safety' indicator under support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 596: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates income tax credit for electric truck purchases, providing targeted tax relief to incentivize green business investment within fiscal management framework.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax credit for electric garbage trucks promotes renewable energy adoption and reduces fossil fuel dependence in transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides income tax credit for electric garbage trucks, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and vehicle electrification.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 435: RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Defines "electric micro mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro mobility devices. Prohibits anyone under fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Increasing the age for those required to wear a helmet when operating a bicycle. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes safety regulations (age limits, helmet requirements) and classification for e-bikes, promoting safe and sustainable transportation use within vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 733: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.

Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates increased EV parking electrification and enables local EV charging regulations, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure for transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates EV charging infrastructure in parking facilities, promoting sustainable transportation adoption by requiring electrified spaces and authorizing county regulations for EV charging systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 344: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charger-ready infrastructure in new state buildings, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence through EV adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates EV charger-ready parking in state buildings, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with DOT/Energy Office coordination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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