SB 2435: ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE; STATE BUILDINGS; RETROFITTING; SURVEY; REPORT; APPROPRIATION

Establishes a State goal to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready.  Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the design of all new state building construction that includes parking to ensure that at least ten per cent of parking stalls are electric vehicle charger-ready.  Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Transportation, and all other state agencies that own or manage state facilities that include parking, to conduct a survey and identify certain high‑priority state facilities.  Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the costs of, and install, retrofits and electric vehicle charging system at high priority state facilities.  Requires a report to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/2525.  (SD1)