HI HB 2486

died on adjournment

RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did HI HB 2486 pass?

No. HI HB 2486 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 (2026-02-24): The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

What is HI HB 2486 about?

Defines and provides requirements for the use of a portable solar generation device. Provides that electric utility companies are not liable for any damage or injury caused by a portable solar generation device. Requires each portable solar generation device to be registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registration of portable solar generation devices, at no cost to the customer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Who sponsors HI HB 2486?

LEE, M., AMATO and 26 others are the primary sponsors of HI HB 2486.

Description

Introduced: 2026-01-28
Latest action: 2026-02-24 — The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

2026-02-24
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
deferral
2026-02-20
Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 02-24-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-02-18
Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 389-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
2026-02-18
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
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2026-02-12
The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kusch, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kahaloa, Quinlan.
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2026-02-10
The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-12-26.
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2026-02-10
Bill scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 02-12-26 10:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-02-06
Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 02-10-26 9:05AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-02-02
Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 6
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2026-01-28
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Votes

The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-12 · pass · 5-0
Member-level votes (7)
- Lowen: yes
- Perruso: yes
- Chun: yes
- Kusch: yes
- Matsumoto: yes
- Kahaloa: not voting
- Quinlan: not voting

Related bills

Companion bill: SB 2940

Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2486&year=2026

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