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Committee directs working group on Honolulu coastal utility infrastructure, names PUC chair to lead

House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce · March 31, 2026
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Summary

The House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce passed HCR 168/HR 158 with amendments directing a PUC‑led working group to study utility capacity and coastline infrastructure for the City & County of Honolulu and adjusted membership to include DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and legislative designees.

The House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on March 31 amended and passed HCR 168 and HR 158, directing a temporary working group to study utility service capacity, the expected lifespan of coastline infrastructure and the financial implications of necessary expansions specifically for the City & County of Honolulu.

The committee's amendments correct references to the "Public Utilities Commission," limit the study's geographic focus to Honolulu,…

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