Bill > HB1022

This bill amends Hawaii's energy data collection program by expanding its purpose and access to information. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing energy data collection program to now include critical infrastructure protection and emergency management, response, and recovery as part of its core objectives, in addition to existing goals like energy planning and greenhouse gas reporting. The bill also updates the list of authorized agencies that can examine individual energy industry reports to include the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security. This means these two additional agencies will now have the legal authority to review confidential energy industry information reports, alongside existing authorized entities like the department of taxation, attorney general, and consumer advocate. The changes are designed to enhance the state's ability to understand and respond to potential energy-related emergencies or infrastructure vulnerabilities. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a placeholder date and likely means July 1 of the implementation year).

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1022&year=2026