Hawaii SB1121 establishes a preference for all-electric construction vehicles in transportation projects.

Hawaii SB1121 amends the Hawaii public procurement code to favor bids from businesses using a higher proportion of all-electric construction vehicles in department of transportation projects. The bill requires bidders to disclose the percentage of all-electric vehicles they intend to use, with a five percent preference for at least 25% all-electric vehicles and a ten percent preference for at least 50% all-electric vehicles. The preference applies by reducing the bid price by the specified percentage. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Hawaii SB1121 establishes a preference for all-electric construction vehicles in transportation projects.

Hawaii SB1121 amends the Hawaii public procurement code to favor bids from businesses using a higher proportion of all-electric construction vehicles in department of transportation projects. The bill requires bidders to disclose the percentage of all-electric vehicles they intend to use, with a five percent preference for at least 25% all-electric vehicles and a ten percent preference for at least 50% all-electric vehicles. The preference applies by reducing the bid price by the specified percentage. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.