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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds for studies on remediation of substances released from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; environmental monitoring and testing; research on groundwater modeling and sampling; and independent testing and verification of water data, to be published on a public dashboard. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek reimbursement from the United States Department of Defense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds for studies and research related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, which has experienced fuel spills, including a significant one in November 2021. The funds will support efforts to remediate substances released from the facility, conduct environmental monitoring and testing, research groundwater modeling and sampling to better understand the area's water systems, and fund independent testing and verification of water data. This data will be made publicly accessible through a dashboard. The bill also mandates that the Department of Land and Natural Resources seek reimbursement from the United States Department of Defense for these costs. The legislation is intended to address environmental and public health hazards stemming from fuel releases and accelerate the degradation of fuel in the environment to protect potable water sources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (29)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Joe Gedeon (R)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Daisy Hartsfield (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Linda Ichiyama (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Sean Quinlan (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Kyle Yamashita (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R),
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1926&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB1926_HD1_HSCR586-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1926_HD1_HSCR586-26_.pdf |
| HB1926_HD1_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-17-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1926_HD1_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-17-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1926_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1926_HD1_HSCR52-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1926_HD1_HSCR52-26_.pdf |
| HB1926_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1926_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1926_.HTM |
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