Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2327: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2327 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to EIG/GVO, CPN/WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2027. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EIG/GVO, CPN/WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.