Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1374: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1374 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Public Utilities Commission to procure services by consultants with technical expertise in the efforts to strengthen the resilience and reliability of electric utility services in the State.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3).
- Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.