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SB 2241 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLES.

SB 2241 allocates funds to the Hawaii State Energy Office to study the state's existing and future infrastructure needs for zero-emission vehicles (like electric cars). This analysis will help inform future planning but does not require immediate infrastructure changes or impose new requirements. The bill directs the Energy Office to complete this study, with any resulting plans taking effect on July 1, 2050. The measure is currently pending in committee after receiving a recommendation for passage with amendments.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllocates funds to study ZEV infrastructure, advancing clean energy planning through future infrastructure analysis without immediate mandates.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds study of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure to inform future planning, directly advancing clean transportation and reducing emissions per its title and subjects.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates funds to study EV infrastructure needs, supporting future sustainable transportation planning without immediate mandates.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

SB2241 → SB2241_SD1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was converted from a House bill to a Senate draft, resulting in the removal of specific metadata and the renumbering of sections. The most significant substantive change is the effective date of the Act, which was delayed from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2050. Additionally, the specific dollar amount appropriated for the State Energy Office was removed, leaving a blank space for future determination.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the State Energy Office's duties remains unchanged, but the timeline for implementation has been significantly extended.
METADATA

Removed House-specific metadata, including the original bill number (HB), revision history, and printing instructions.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date of the Act from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2050, delaying the start of the program by nearly four years.

FISCAL

Deleted the specific appropriation amount of $5,000,000, replacing it with a blank line to be filled in later.

TECHNICAL

Adjusted section numbering from Section 4 (effective date) to Section 3 to align with Senate formatting standards.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2124) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to EIG, WAM.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
HI
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