Relating To Renewable Energy.
Last status update Mar 10, 2026
What this measure contains
Establishes certain standards for the use of portable solar generation devices and provides certain exemptions from net energy metering and interconnection requirements for devices that meet these standards. Prohibits electric utility companies from requiring customers using portable solar generation devices to obtain approval from the utility, pay any fee or charge, or install additional controls or equipment. Limits the installation of portable solar generation devices to condominiums. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registration of portable solar generation devices. Clarifies that any person who owns, controls, operates, or manages a portable solar generation device that is located on the person's property does not qualify as a regulated public utility. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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- Introduced · Official document ↗· Jan 23, 2026
- Amended · Official document ↗· Feb 11, 2026
- Amended · Official document ↗· Mar 5, 2026
- Amended · Official document ↗· Mar 18, 2026
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Legislative path
Each stage below is a recorded decision from the official measure history, attached to the draft it considered. A member's row follows their votes from the first draft to the latest, and a highlighted vote marks where it changed. Committee and conference votes list every member by name. Floor votes list only exceptions; members serving that day who aren't named are shown as ayes in a dashed outline.
- Introduced
- SD1by EIG
- SD2by WAM
- HD1by EEP
Companion measure: HB2609. A companion follows its own path; its votes are not combined with this one.
Decision stages
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Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs (EIG) on the introduced draft: Passed, with amendments, reported as SD1
5 aye · 0 no · 0 excused · Source roll call
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Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN) on SD1: Passed, with amendments, reported as SD2
4 aye · 0 no · 1 excused · Source roll call
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Ways and Means (WAM) on SD1: Passed, with amendments, reported as SD2
12 aye · 0 no · 1 excused · Source roll call
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Senate third reading on SD2: Passed
25 aye · 0 no · 0 excused
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House EEP committee on SD2: Passed, with amendments, reported as HD1
7 aye · 0 no · 0 excused
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House second reading on HD1: Passed
50 aye · 0 no · 0 excused
Senate members along the path
| Member | EIG Introduced | CPN SD1 | WAM SD1 | Third reading SD2 | Change along the path |
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| Brenton AwaSD-023 | Excused | Aye | |||
| Stanley ChangSD-009 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Lynn DecoiteSD-007 | Aye | Aye | Aye | ||
| Donovan CruzSD-017 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Brandon ElefanteSD-016 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Kurt FevellaSD-020 | Aye | Excused | Aye | ||
| Carol FukunagaSD-011 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Troy HashimotoSD-005 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Lorraine InouyeSD-001 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Dru KanuhaSD-003 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Jarrett KeohokaloleSD-024 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Michelle KidaniSD-018 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Donna KimSD-014 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Rachele Fernandez LamosaoSD-019 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Chris LeeSD-025 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Angus McKelveySD-006 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Sharon MoriwakiSD-012 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Tim RichardsSD-004 | Aye | Aye | Aye | ||
| Glenn WakaiSD-015 | Aye | Aye | Aye |
6 more Senate members only counted as floor ayes
| Member | EIG Introduced | CPN SD1 | WAM SD1 | Third reading SD2 | Change along the path |
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| Samantha DeCorteSD-022 | Aye | ||||
| Mike GabbardSD-021 | Aye | ||||
| Les IharaSD-010 | Aye | ||||
| Ronald KouchiSD-008 | Aye | ||||
| Karl RhoadsSD-013 | Aye | ||||
| Joy San BuenaventuraSD-002 | Aye |
House members along the path
| Member | EEP SD2 | Second reading HD1 | Change along the path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cory ChunHD-035 | Aye | Aye | |
| Kirstin KahaloaHD-006 | Aye | Aye | |
| Matthias KuschHD-001 | Aye | Aye | |
| Nicole LowenHD-007 | Aye | Aye | |
| Lauren MatsumotoHD-038 | Aye | Aye | |
| Amy PerrusoHD-046 | Aye | Aye | |
| Sean QuinlanHD-047 | Aye | Aye |
43 more House members only counted as floor ayes
Aye named · Aye* with reservations · Aye floor vote, not named as an exception · No · Excused · Changed reversed from the previous vote
Names are matched to legislators only when exactly one person fits; every printed name on this measure was matched. A missing vote means no record was found for that member at that stage, not a no vote. Committee codes follow the Legislature's abbreviations.Official measure history ↗
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Legislative history
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Introduced.
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Passed First Reading.
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Referred to EIG, CPN/WAM.
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The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
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The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2226) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
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Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
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The committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
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The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
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The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
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Reported from CPN/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2923) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
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48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
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Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
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Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 317) in amended form (SD 2).
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Pass First Reading
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Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17
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Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:15AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch, Quinlan, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
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Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1217-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
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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).