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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
PART I: Authorizes county boards of water supply to produce, use, and sell electricity generated from renewable energy sources. PART II: Authorizes counties to establish a process by which subcounty governing entities can designate funding streams within the county budget and submit budget allocation resolutions to county councils.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes county boards of water supply to generate, use, and sell electricity from renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power from water infrastructure, solar panels, and energy recovery systems, with revenues used for water utility improvements, debt service, or rate reductions, and also allows counties to establish a process where local governing bodies, like neighborhood boards, can designate portions of the county budget for specific projects and programs within their areas and submit these recommendations to the county council for consideration during the annual budget process.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Della Belatti (D)*,
Elle Cochran (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Elijah Pierick (R)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Last Action
Referred to EEP, WAL, CPC, referral sheet 6 (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2624&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2624_.HTM |
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