HB 1906

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 28, 2026.

PUC; Water Carriers; Rates and Charges; HWCRB; Establishment; Special Fund; Reports.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-1906
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee TRN/LAB, CPC, FIN
House in_committee 2026-01-28
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Establishes the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board to review, evaluate, and set rates, fees, and charges for water carriers under chapter 271G, HRS. Transfers water carrier rate setting functions, powers, duties, records, personnel and cases from the Public Utilities Commission to the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board. Establishes the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board special fund. Requires annual reports to legislature and a sunset review in the last year. Sunsets 6/30/2032.

Sponsor
Kanani Souza
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-28 Status in_committee
2026-01-28 Latest Action Referred to TRN/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
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