Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1619: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1619 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): House Conferees Appointed: Lowen, Hashem, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Perruso, Matsumoto.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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. 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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Conferees Appointed: Lowen, Hashem, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Perruso, Matsumoto.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye, McKelvey, Richards. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 592) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3714) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
- The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 9:25AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Reported from EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3160) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to CPN.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.
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