HI HB 2609
died on adjournmentRELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did HI HB 2609 pass?
No. HI HB 2609 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 (2026-02-02): Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6
What is HI HB 2609 about?
Defines "portable solar generation device" and establishes certain requirements for their regulation and use exclusively within units in condominiums organized pursuant to Chapter 514B, HRS. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an online registration system. Clarifies that portable solar generation devices are subject to certain approval procedures for installation in condominiums. Requires reports to the Legislature.
Who sponsors HI HB 2609?
LA CHICA, BELATTI, KILA and 7 others are the primary sponsors of HI HB 2609.
Description
Defines "portable solar generation device" and establishes certain requirements for their regulation and use exclusively within units in condominiums organized pursuant to Chapter 514B, HRS. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an online registration system. Clarifies that portable solar generation devices are subject to certain approval procedures for installation in condominiums. Requires reports to the Legislature.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-28
- Latest action
- 2026-02-02 — Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- LA CHICAprimary
- BELATTIprimary
- KILAprimary
- KUSCHprimary
- MARTENprimary
- OLDSprimary
- PERRUSOprimary
- POEPOEprimary
- SOUZAprimary
- TARNASprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-02
Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6
referral-committee
2026-01-28
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
Versions
- HB2609Compare
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: SB 2902
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