Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1648
RELATING TO POWER OUTAGES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- ELEFANTE (Democratic)
- FUKUNAGA (Democratic)
- GABBARD (Democratic)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- MORIWAKI (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Wakai (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes requirements for compensation to utility customers following a power outage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 Senate | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 20, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 7, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to CPN, JDC. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 9:50AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on CPN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-25 9:35AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The 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, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 491) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-20-25 10:01AM; CR 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard. - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 959) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
One Day Notice 03-04-25. - Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. - Mar 4, 2025 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 386) in amended form (SD 1). - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.