SR 155 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

PRIORITIZING EFFORTS TO PROTECT HAWAII'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM FOREIGN INFLUENCE.

This Senate resolution encourages Hawaii state agencies to prioritize the security and resilience of critical infrastructure systems such as communications, water, energy, and food supplies. It requests that agencies work to reduce the state's dependence on imported goods and minimize exposure to foreign influence, supply disruptions, and cybersecurity risks. The resolution directs these agencies to consider infrastructure security in all future plans and projects. Certified copies of the resolution are to be sent to various state officials including the Governor and heads of key departments. This document serves as a non-binding recommendation rather than creating new laws or mandates.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action May 12, 2026
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What changed between versions

SR155 SR155_SD1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was updated to reflect its new designation as Senate Bill 155, Session 1 (SD1), and the author changed from Representative Noah Holck to Senator Ainoa Naniole. The text was significantly expanded to include specific references to Hawaii's current reliance on imported fuels and recent global energy price spikes caused by the war in Iran. Additionally, the bill now explicitly directs the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to prioritize local control and resilience in their planning.
Scope change
The bill's scope was broadened to explicitly include 'self-sufficiency' and 'local control' alongside security and reliability. Applicability was extended by specifically naming the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity as agencies required to act.
SCOPE

The legislative title and session designation were changed from 'SR155' to 'SR155 SD1', and the author was updated from a Representative to a Senator.

REQUIREMENT

New clauses were added citing the war in Iran and rising energy prices as specific examples of the risks Hawaii faces from supply chain dependency.

The bill now explicitly mandates that the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity prioritize local control and resilience in their decisions.

The resolution language was updated to include 'self-sufficiency' and 'local control' as core goals for critical infrastructure.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye. Noes, 0 (none).
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3577) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-08-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA.
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Offered.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Chris Lee
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