STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 2162-22
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2022
RE: S.C.R. No. 103
S.D. 1
H.D. 2
Honorable Scott K. Saiki
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-First State Legislature
Regular Session of 2022
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 103, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, entitled:
"SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE ISSUES AND BARRIERS TO THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS IN MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CHANGES TO STATUTES AND RULES OR OTHER GUIDANCE TO HELP CLARIFY AND FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS IN MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawai‘i State Energy Office, Hawaii Council of Community Associations, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Electric Vehicle Association, 350Hawaii.org, Tesla, Hawaiian Electric Company, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Climate Protectors Hawaii, Envoy Hawaii, Hawaii Automobile Dealers' Association, and eight individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from one individual. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission, and NAIOP Hawaii.
Your Committee finds that the transportation sector represents the largest contributor to carbon emissions in the State. Your Committee further finds that while the adoption of electric vehicles by consumers continues to grow, the limited electric vehicle infrastructure, especially in multi-unit dwellings, is a major barrier to the adoption of electric vehicles. A coordinated effort is needed amongst a wide range of stakeholders to continue meaningful progress on clean transportation. This measure establishes a working group, which will provide the Legislature with the necessary information to make an informed policy decision for furthering the development of electric vehicle infrastructure in multi-unit dwellings.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Adding a representative from NAIOP Hawaii Chapter as a member of the working group;
(2) Adding the President of NAIOP Hawaii Chapter as a recipient of a certified copy of this measure; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 103, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as S.C.R. No. 103, S.D. 1, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce,
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____________________________ AARON LING JOHANSON, Chair |