Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1980: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
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Plain-language summary
HB 1980 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): The committee on GVO deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with all state agencies that have parking facilities, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on GVO deferred the measure.
- The committee on EIG deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on GVO/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 72).
- Passed First Reading.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 877-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Shimizu voting no (3) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 03-02-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 448-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).
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