Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism; HSEO; Counties; Renewable Energy; Rooftop Solar; Tax Credit; Direct Rebate; Solar Permitting; Workforce Development; Interim Rules; Energy Security Special Fund; Appropriations
Increases the rooftop solar tax credit to forty five per cent for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025 through December 31, 2030. Establishes the Direct Solar Rebate Program to be administered by the Hawaii State Energy Office for low‑ and moderate-income households. Streamlines rooftop solar permitting and requires the counties to develop electronic application systems. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enhance workforce development and coordinate with county permitting agencies. Authorizes the adoption of interim rules. Appropriates funds.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-30 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-30 | Latest Action | Referred to EIG, WAM. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2031 HD2 SD1 | DOT; DLE; Administrative Hearings Division; Administrative Hearings; Transportation Network Companies; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems; Speed Enforcement Systems; Commercial Driver's Licenses | in_committee |
| HB 2241 HD1 SD1 | Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems | in_committee |
| HB 1020 HD1 SD2 | Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Report; Positions; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1308 HD3 SD2 | DLE; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund | unknown |
| HB 1391 HD1 SD1 CD1 | DBEDT; Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission; Reports; Out-of-state Relations Activities; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1576 HD1 | DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption | in_committee |
| HB 1863 HD1 | Honorary Ambassador to Canada; DBEDT; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1943 HD1 | Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism; Out-of-State Offices; Purposes; Republic of Korea; Establishment; Beijing; Philippines; Taipei; Made in Hawaii Products; Appropriation | in_committee |