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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2242: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

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 2242 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 390-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.

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Official summary

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

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Expands reporting requirements of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to include reporting on the grid-ready home interconnection process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Nicole LowenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Cory ChunPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Luke EvslinPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Tina GrandinettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Kirstin KahaloaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Jeanné KapelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
Sue Lee LoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Trish La ChicaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse37
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Amy PerrusoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Shirley TemploPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30

“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. Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 390-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 02-12-26 9:45AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 5
  6. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  7. Pending introduction.

Sources

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