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This bill requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to create rules mandating that all diesel fuel sold in the state for use in vehicles on public roads must contain at least five percent biodiesel by volume. Biodiesel is defined as a liquid fuel derived from organic sources like crops, agricultural waste, cooking oil, or animal waste, and it must meet a specific industry standard (ASTM D6751). The bill's purpose is to reduce Hawaii's reliance on imported petroleum, enhance energy security, support local jobs and agriculture, and contribute to clean energy and transportation goals, as biodiesel is a renewable fuel compatible with existing diesel engines and infrastructure, offering significant greenhouse gas reductions with a minimal impact on fuel costs.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2255&year=2026