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SCR 172 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS ON THE BEST PATHS TO MAXIMIZE COST REDUCTION AND MINIMIZE FINANCIAL RISK TO HAWAII RESIDENTS WHILE MEETING STATE GOALS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to conduct an independent analysis of energy options that would reduce costs and financial risks for residents while meeting state renewable energy goals. The resolution calls for two separate evaluations to compare different strategies, including the potential impacts of importing liquefied natural gas versus expanding renewable energy and long-duration battery storage. The analysis is expected to cover energy planning through 2055 and assess how different paths affect consumer costs beyond the state's 2045 renewable energy target. This measure aims to ensure that future energy decisions are based on thorough, objective comparisons rather than assumptions that may limit the scope of available solutions.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requests analysis to reduce costs and minimize financial risk while meeting renewable energy goals, favoring cost-effective energy solutions for residents.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Signed May 8, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR172_HD1 → SCR172_SD1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was revised from a House draft to a Senate draft, updating metadata such as the author's name and specific dates. Substantively, the resolution was shortened by removing a clause that required the Public Utilities Commission to implement the analysis results into future decisions regarding imported fuels. The remaining text retains the request for the commission to conduct an independent analysis on energy transition paths.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing a mandatory requirement for the commission to act on the analysis findings, though the request to conduct the analysis remains.
REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement that the Public Utilities Commission must implement the analysis findings to inform decisions on long-term contracts for imported fuels.

TECHNICAL

Updated the author name from 'Aaron Supple' to 'Ainoa Naniole' and adjusted associated document dates and revision numbers.

Replaced the capitalized 'H.D. 1' designation with a blank space, reflecting the bill's transition from the House to the Senate.

Adjusted the date formatting in the 'Whereas' clause from 'January 2025' to 'January, 2025' and 'March 2026' to 'March, 2026'.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
27
Key actions
10
Committee
9
Amendments
2
May 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution adopted in final form.
upper
May 8, 2026
Introduced
Senate agrees with House amendments.
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Amended
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 836).
upper
Apr 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1).
lower
Apr 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2245-26), recommending adoption.
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Committee
Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2220-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to CPC.
lower
Apr 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan.
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 28
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 499) in amended form (SD 1).
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3526) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-07-26 9:15AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPN.
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Offered.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Chris Lee
DDemocratic
HI
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