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Every energy bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

HI Legislature US Congress
Total bills
2
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Mike Gabbard
100% support rate
Top opponent
Brenton Awa
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
8
5 support · 3 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving energy in Hawaii

Legislators moving energy in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Mike Gabbard
Mike Gabbard Senate · District 21
D
Strong +
100% 29
Trish La Chica
Trish La Chica House · District 37
D
Strong +
100% 11
Darius Kila
Darius Kila House · District 44
D
Strong +
100% 15
Mike Lee
Mike Lee House · District 50
D
Strong +
100% 15
Luke Evslin
Luke Evslin House · District 16
D
Strong +
100% 17
Brenton Awa
Brenton Awa Senate · District 23
R
Strong −
0% 37
Elijah Pierick
Elijah Pierick House · District 39
R
Strong −
0% 17
Chris Muraoka
Chris Muraoka House · District 45
R
Strong −
14% 13
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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1182: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Grants the Public Utilities Commission the ability to authorize preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy from facilities that meet certain prevailing wage requirements. Requires public utilities to forward certain requests for preferential rates to the PUC for approval. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for renewable energy preferential rates via PUC, directly allocating budget resources to advance renewable energy programs under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes preferential rates for renewable energy purchases, requires PUC approval, and appropriates funds to promote renewable energy development per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes preferential rates for renewable energy purchases, directly promoting clean energy adoption and environmental protection through financial incentives and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates renewable energy facilities meet prevailing wage requirements, directly advancing worker compensation standards in energy projects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 997: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for covered large-scale renewable energy generation projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires labor standards for renewable energy projects, facilitating development through apprenticeship/wage requirements, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires prevailing wage and state-approved apprenticeship adherence for renewable energy projects, strengthening labor standards and worker protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy