Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 118: URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE.

Passed one chamber Last action April 20, 2026: Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2202-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to JHA.

Plain-language summary

SCR 118 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2202-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to JHA.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Brandon Elefante (Democratic); Angus McKelvey (Democratic); and 1 more. 2 co-sponsors.