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HI SB1323

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes minimum appliance efficiency standards for computers, computer monitors, faucets, high color rendering index fluorescent lamps, showerheads, and spray sprinkler bodies sold or installed in Hawaii, adopting California's standards.

  • Standards become effective January 1, 2021 for sales and January 1, 2022 for installations, requiring all new products to meet specified efficiency levels or be prohibited from sale, lease, or rent in the State.

  • Authorizes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt rules enforcing the standards and allows manufacturers to use existing California, federal, or other state testing and certification programs for compliance.

  • Protects previously applicable federal energy and water conservation standards from being voided or repealed by establishing them as Hawaii's minimum baseline if federal standards are withdrawn.

  • Amends public benefits fee administrator duties to include educating appliance manufacturers, distributors, and retailers about the new efficiency standards; effective date is July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Appliance Efficiency Standards.

Appliance Efficiency Standards

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey, Nakamura, Quinlan, Takumi excused (4).

3/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/15/2019
Energy & Environmental Protection3/7/2019
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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