HI SB 3163
died on adjournmentRELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 3163 pass?
No. HI SB 3163 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 CPN/EIG, WAM.
What is HI SB 3163 about?
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.
Who sponsors HI SB 3163?
GABBARD, LEE, C. and 1 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 3163, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-28
- Latest action
- 2026-02-02 — Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- GABBARDprimary
- LEEprimary
- C.primary
- MCKELVEYprimary
- San Buenaventuracosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-02
Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-28
Introduced.
introduction
2026-01-28
Passed First Reading.
reading-1
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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