Bill > SB1341

This bill modifies Hawaii's energy data collection program by expanding its scope and the agencies that can access energy industry information. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to include critical infrastructure protection and emergency management, response, and recovery as purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program, which is run by the state department. Additionally, the bill adds the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security to the list of agencies that are authorized to examine individual energy industry reports and statements. The expanded access is designed to enhance the state's ability to use energy data for emergency preparedness, security planning, and comprehensive energy management. The changes will allow these new agencies to review confidential energy industry information for purposes related to public safety and infrastructure protection, while maintaining existing restrictions on data usage and publication that prevent identifying specific individual or business information.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1341&year=2025