Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 350: RELATING TO ENERGY.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 350 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ENERGY. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 9:25AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from EIG/HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1078) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to CPN.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.
- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella.
- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino, Fevella.
- The committee(s) on EIG/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-11-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 215).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to EIG/HOU, CPN.
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Marten voting no (1) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
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