Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3103: RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3103 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:35 PM; Conference Room 329.
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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 qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Benefits Fee Administrator of the Public Utilities Commission to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:35 PM; Conference Room 329.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 10:00AM; CR 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 10:00AM in conference room 325.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 10:00AM in conference room 325.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; McKelvey, Kanuha Co-Chairs.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 739).
- House Conferees Appointed: Lowen, Marten, Matayoshi, Perruso Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 745).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
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