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Committees advance several energy bills with technical amendments; bills to be reported out with minor changes

2159597 · January 24, 2025
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Summary

On January 28 the committees also advanced Senate Bills 996, 1068 and 1071 with technical, non‑substantive amendments after receiving comment from the energy office, utilities and consumer advocates.

In addition to the headline items, the joint committees advanced three other energy bills with technical, non‑substantive amendments.

- Senate Bill 996 (renewable energy): The committee accepted technical amendments. The Division of Consumer Advocacy and Hawaiian Electric submitted comments; Hawaiian Electric opposed the bill unless amended to require clear and…

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