Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 206: REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.

Passed both chambers Last action April 27, 2026: Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.

Plain-language summary

HCR 206 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Lowen (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 9 more.