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HI HR158
Resolution
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Muraoka
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AI Summary
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Requests the Public Utility Commission to establish a temporary working group to assess current utility service capacity, expected lifespan of coastline infrastructure, and financial costs of necessary expansions.
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Hawaii received a D+ infrastructure grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers in both 2019 and 2025, with most infrastructure built 60 to 100 years ago and not designed to last this long.
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Working group membership would include the PUC chairperson, Charter Communications CEO, Honolulu District 1 councilmember, telecommunications and electric utility representatives, Board of Water Supply chair, IBEW Local 1260, and Department of Environmental Services director.
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Working group tasks include assessing infrastructure capacity versus demand, identifying aging infrastructure, analyzing expansion costs for coastline community growth, reviewing upgrade plans and timelines, and evaluating potential funding gaps and rate increases.
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Resolution specifically addresses growing communities like Waiʻanae that face increased demand for water, sewage, electricity, communications, and other utility services due to development.
Legislative Description
Request The Public Utilities Commission To Develop A Temporary Working Group To Study The Current Capacity Of Utility Services, The Expected Lifespan Of Existing Coastline Infrastructure, And The Financial Implications Of Necessary Expansions.
Working Group
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
4/2/2026