STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1598

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2019

RE: S.B. No. 272

H.D. 2

Honorable Scott K. Saiki

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce, to which was referred S.B. No. 272, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to facilitate the development of green condominium projects throughout Hawaii by amending the definition of "solar energy device" to include building-applied photovoltaics and building-integrated photovoltaics.

Organizing for Action, Honolulu Tower Association of Apartment Owners, Anderson Lahne & Fujisaki LLP, and several individuals submitted testimony in support of this measure. An individual submitted testimony in opposition. The Community Associations Institute, Hawaii Solar Energy Association, and an individual submitted comments.

Your Committee has amended this measure by clarifying the conditions under which condominium unit owners can install solar windows and skylights. Specifically:

(1) Providing that the installation of solar energy devices by owners of condominium units will be allowed upon written consent of the condominium board; and

(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 272, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 272, H.D. 2.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce,

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ROY M. TAKUMI, Chair