Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 412: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 412 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): Reported from EIG/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 61) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state department facility. Requires state departments to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from EIG/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 61) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Richards, Fevella.
- The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
- The committee(s) on EIG/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to EIG/GVO, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.