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HI HB1055

HI HB1055
Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Public Utilities Commission.

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Introduced
01/23/2025
In Committee
04/25/2025
Crossed Over
02/28/2025
Passed
05/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/14/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Makes an emergency appropriation out of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Public Utilities Commission to procure services by consultants with technical expertise to assist with the efforts to strengthen the resilience and reliability of electric utility services in the State. (CD1)

AI Summary

This bill makes an emergency appropriation of $700,000 from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Special Fund to help the PUC address infrastructure challenges in the wake of the devastating August 8, 2023 Maui wildfires. In response to the natural disaster, the bill aims to enable the PUC to hire specialized consultants who can provide technical expertise to strengthen the resilience and reliability of electric utility services in Hawaii. The consultants will help review wildfire mitigation plans for regulated public utilities, assess potential risks, and develop strategies for preventing and responding to future extreme weather events and power outages. The bill recognizes the critical role of the PUC in protecting utility customers, mitigating infrastructure risks, and ensuring robust recovery following natural disasters. The funding will be available for fiscal year 2024-2025, and the Act will take effect immediately upon approval.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Act 041, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141). (on 05/14/2025)
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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1055&year=2025
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1055_CD1_.HTM
Committee Report HB1055_CD1_CCR105_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1055_CD1_CCR105_.pdf
Committee Report HB1055_SD1_SSCR1652_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1055_SD1_SSCR1652_.pdf
HB1055_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-01-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1055_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-01-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1055_SD1_.HTM
Committee Report HB1055_SD1_SSCR1322_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1055_SD1_SSCR1322_.pdf
HB1055_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPN-EIG_03-20-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1055_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPN-EIG_03-20-25_.PDF
Committee Report HB1055_HD1_HSCR946_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1055_HD1_HSCR946_.pdf
HB1055_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-21-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1055_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-21-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1055_HD1_.HTM
Committee Report HB1055_HD1_HSCR424_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1055_HD1_HSCR424_.pdf
HB1055_TESTIMONY_CPC_02-04-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1055_TESTIMONY_CPC_02-04-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1055_.HTM
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