HI HB 1161
Author
Nadine Nakamura
Hawaii State Capitol, 415 South Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-586-6100
repnakamura@capitol.hawaii.gov
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Bill Text
Category
Fuel Tax
State
HI
Summary
Authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Issue
Authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Beginning 7/1/2026, extends the state mileage-based road usage charge to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000.
Notes
Pending Senate action.
History
04/01/2026 House Conferees discharged.
04/02/2026 Senate received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees.