SB2694: Relating To Water Carriers.

What this measure contains

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms to address economic factors sua sponte or on application by a water carrier. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a water carrier inflationary cost index automatic adjustment mechanism. Beginning 7/1/2026, through 6/30/2029, requires the Public Utilities Commission to apply automatic adjustment mechanisms. Beginning 7/1/2029, through 6/30/2033, authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to apply automatic adjustment mechanisms. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Sunsets 7/1/2033. (CD1)

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Official text and draft versions

• Introduced· Jan 23, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Feb 20, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Mar 5, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Mar 27, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Apr 7, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Apr 10, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· May 2, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

5

No

0

Not voting

0

Absent / excused

0

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Members listed for this decision

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