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HI SB 3009

died on adjournment

RELATING TO ENERGY EQUITY.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 3009 pass?

No. HI SB 3009 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-30): Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.

What is HI SB 3009 about?

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish residential electricity rate structures that prioritize affordability and equity. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard, a medical essential needs energy program, and a new tariff. Requires electric utilities to file revised tariffs no later than twelve months after the Public Utilities Commission has issued a final decision and order under this Act. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to convene a stakeholder process for developing and implementing this Act.

Who sponsors HI SB 3009?

LEE, C. are the primary sponsors of HI SB 3009.

Description

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish residential electricity rate structures that prioritize affordability and equity. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard, a medical essential needs energy program, and a new tariff. Requires electric utilities to file revised tariffs no later than twelve months after the Public Utilities Commission has issued a final decision and order under this Act. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to convene a stakeholder process for developing and implementing this Act.

Introduced
2026-01-23
Latest action
2026-01-30 — Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • LEEprimary
  • C.primary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-30

    Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-26

    Passed First Reading.

    reading-1

  3. 2026-01-23

    Introduced.

    introduction

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