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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2175: RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 2175 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE. Primary sponsor: David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
David AlcosPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse41
Diamond GarciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Joe GedeonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse18
Ikaika HusseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse29
Kim Coco IwamotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38
Sean QuinlanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse47
Garner ShimizuPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  3. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source