Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 117: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDERS OPERATING WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PLAN AND SCHEDULE TO ADDRESS DERELICT OR AGING UTILITY POLES AND LINES ALONG FARRINGTON HIGHWAY AND OTHER HIGH-RISK CORRIDORS.

Passed one chamber Last action April 9, 2026: Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1869-26), recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 117 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDERS OPERATING WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PLAN AND SCHEDULE TO ADDRESS DERELICT OR AGING UTILITY POLES AND LINES ALONG FARRINGTON HIGHWAY AND OTHER HIGH-RISK CORRIDORS. Primary sponsor: Darius Kila (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1869-26), recommending adoption.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Darius Kila (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); and 7 more.