Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 168: REQUEST THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A TEMPORARY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE CURRENT CAPACITY OF UTILITY SERVICES, THE EXPECTED LIFESPAN OF EXISTING COASTLINE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF NECESSARY EXPANSIONS.

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1763-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to FIN.

Plain-language summary

HCR 168 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUEST THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A TEMPORARY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE CURRENT CAPACITY OF UTILITY SERVICES, THE EXPECTED LIFESPAN OF EXISTING COASTLINE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF NECESSARY EXPANSIONS. Primary sponsor: Chris Muraoka (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Elle Cochran (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1763-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to FIN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Muraoka (Republican); David Alcos (Republican); Elle Cochran (Republican); Diamond Garcia (Republican); and 3 more. 1 co-sponsor.