Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 171: URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOLD AT LEAST TWO PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY OR POTENTIAL MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS BEFORE APPROVING MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS THAT WOULD BE HOSTED IN THE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES.

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: Referred to CPN.

Plain-language summary

SR 171 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOLD AT LEAST TWO PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY OR POTENTIAL MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS BEFORE APPROVING MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS THAT WOULD BE HOSTED IN THE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Referred to CPN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angus McKelvey (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Carol Fukunaga (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.