Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1567: RELATING TO ENERGY EQUITY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1567 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ENERGY EQUITY. Primary sponsor: Amy Perruso (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard and medically essential needs energy program based on proposals from electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0).
- Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 80-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
- 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; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 02-05-26 9:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.