HI SB 2888
died on adjournmentRELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2888 pass?
No. HI SB 2888 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 EIG, WAM.
What is HI SB 2888 about?
Increases the rooftop solar tax credit to forty five per cent for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025 through December 31, 2030. Establishes the Direct Solar Rebate Program to be administered by the Hawaii State Energy Office for low‑ and moderate-income households. Streamlines rooftop solar permitting and requires the counties to develop electronic application systems. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enhance workforce development and coordinate with county permitting agencies. Authorizes the adoption of interim rules. Appropriates funds.
Who sponsors HI SB 2888?
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2888, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
Increases the rooftop solar tax credit to forty five per cent for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025 through December 31, 2030. Establishes the Direct Solar Rebate Program to be administered by the Hawaii State Energy Office for low‑ and moderate-income households. Streamlines rooftop solar permitting and requires the counties to develop electronic application systems. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enhance workforce development and coordinate with county permitting agencies. Authorizes the adoption of interim rules. Appropriates funds.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-23
- Latest action
- 2026-01-30 — Referred to EIG, WAM.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- GABBARDprimary
- CHANGprimary
- RHOADSprimary
- Richardscosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-30
Referred to EIG, WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-26
Passed First Reading.
reading-1
2026-01-23
Introduced.
introduction
Versions
- SB2888Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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