Relating To Renewable Energy.
State of HawaiiHawaiiAuthorizes certain government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems and exempt the systems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Mar 4, 2025
- 618 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
HI SB 588 · EngrossedMar 4
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Bill details
- Last action
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
- Pending committee
- Energy & Environmental Protection
Sponsors
GWGlenn WakaiSenator · Democrat · SD-015Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
SCStanley ChangSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
KFKurt FevellaSenator · Republican · SD-020Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
AMAngus McKelveySenator · Democrat · SD-006Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JSJoy San BuenaventuraSenator · Democrat · SD-002
Bill history
Newest first.
Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 11, 2025The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.House
Mar 7, 2025Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 03-11-25 9:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 6, 2025Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 19House
Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 172) in amended form (SD 2).House
Mar 4, 2025Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Feb 28, 202548 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.Senate
Show 12 earlier actions
Feb 28, 2025Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 846) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate
Feb 25, 2025The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 20, 2025The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 14, 2025The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 6, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.Senate
Feb 6, 2025Reported from EIG/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 62) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.Senate
Jan 30, 2025The 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.Senate
Jan 30, 2025The 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.Senate
Jan 27, 2025The committee(s) on EIG/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 23, 2025Referred to EIG/GVO, CPN.Senate
Jan 17, 2025Passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 17, 2025Introduced.Senate
Recorded votes
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 25, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Government Operations: Passed, With AmendmentsJan 30, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With AmendmentsJan 30, 2025 · Senate · 3 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems
- Permitting Self-Certification
- FEMA Flood Zone No-Rise/No Impact Declaration Requirements
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