Establishes "substantial net benefit" as the public utilities commission's standard for a merger involving an electric public utility and allows the commission to establish reasonable criteria to determine whether a "substantial net benefit" exists in a proposed merger involving an electric public utility. (HB1566 HD2)
Prohibits the Chairperson of BLNR from adopting any rule with respect to a small boat harbor where a marine fueling station has been established that requires the exclusive fueling of vessels from that station only.
Requires candidates for President and Vice President of the United States to disclose their federal income tax returns in order for their names to appear on a Hawaii ballot. (HB1581 HD1)
Requires the PUC to establish performance incentive mechanisms that directly tie electric utility revenues to the utility's achievement on performance metrics. Allows the PUC to delay implementation until no later than January 1, 2020. (HB1283 HD1)
Requires the Public Utilities Commission, when considering certain types of grid modernization plans, to direct an independent third party to establish an initial grid modernization plan. Requires the Commission to allow public comments and subjects the plan to further modification by the Commission. (HB1569 HD1)
Phases out the county allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues over a 3-year period. Implements new income tax brackets and rates over a 3-year period. Doubles the amount of the personal exemption. Places limitations on claims for itemized tax deductions. (HB1586 HD1)
