Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 197: REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET BEFORE APPROVING ANY INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, FUEL, OR OTHER COSTS RELATING TO SUPPLYING AND USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS.

In committee Last action April 1, 2026: Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1618-26), recommending referral to CPC.

Plain-language summary

HR 197 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET BEFORE APPROVING ANY INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, FUEL, OR OTHER COSTS RELATING TO SUPPLYING AND USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1618-26), recommending referral to CPC.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Lowen (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Luke Evslin (Democratic); and 10 more.