S.C.R. NO. 117 Summary

• Requests public utilities holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide a 50 percent rate discount to retired senior citizens aged 60 and older in Hawaii.

• Applies to utilities providing electricity, water, gas, telephone, telecommunications, and taxicab services.

• Directs the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2021 Regular Session convenes.

• Requires the Public Utilities Commission to distribute copies of this concurrent resolution to all public utilities holding certificates of public convenience and necessity.