Hawaii SCR166: 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.

What the bill says

From the engrossed text:

THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D. STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO MAKE CERTAIN JUDGMENTS, CONSIDERATIONS, AND DECISIONS WHEN MAKING ANY DETERMINATION RELATING TO A GENERATIONAL ENERGY COMMITMENT FOR THE STATE. WHEREAS, the State must ensure that any consideration of importing natural gas into Hawaii is conducted in a manner that protects ratepayers, advances clean energy goals, and safeguards long-term economic and environmental interests; and WHEREAS, proponents of natural gas have asserted that its use would reduce electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions relative to imported petroleum; and WHEREAS, sufficient, transparent, and verifiable evidence has not been provided to substantiate these claims; and WHEREAS, long-term investments in natural gas infrastructure may expose ratepayers to significant financial risks, including stranded asset costs, fuel price volatility, and long-term contractual obligations that could inflate electricity costs; and WHEREAS, any investment in energy infrastructure for the State is a generational commitment; and WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Commission is mandated by law to consider increased renewable energy generation to reduce the State's fossil fuel reliance. However, proposals that contemplate transitioning to a new renewable fuel supply that is not yet fully market-ready, lacks demonstrated long-term price stability, or depends on uncertain global supply chains may expose Hawaii ratepayers to heightened cost risks and implementation uncertainties; and 2026-2083 …

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Sponsors

• Chris Lee (D, 25) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
2. May 11, 2026: Received notice of Senate agreement and Adoption (Sen. Com No. 821).
3. May 11, 2026: Received notice of reconsideration (Sen. Com. No. 821).
4. May 8, 2026: Resolution adopted in final form.
5. May 8, 2026: Senate agrees with House amendments.
6. May 8, 2026: Reconsideration of action taken on 4-27-26 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
7. April 27, 2026: Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 780).
8. April 27, 2026: Senate disagrees with House amendments.
9. April 27, 2026: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 835).
10. April 24, 2026: Transmitted to Senate.

Votes

• Adopted as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1) (April 24, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• CPC: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 22, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3) (April 20, 2026): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed
• EEP: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 17, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• CPN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 2, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SCR166?

SCR166 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): 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.

What is the status of SCR166?

Passed both chambers as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SCR166?

Chris Lee (D, 25).

Where is the official record for SCR166?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=166&year=2026