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HI SB2046
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
- Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 342L-35 to establish stricter environmental restoration requirements for underground storage tank releases
- Requires owners and operators of underground storage tanks with confirmed releases to clean up and remove jet fuel, including additives and degradation compounds, "as much as practicable"
- Addresses protection of Hawaii's groundwater resources, which have received purity index scores over 900, from jet fuel contamination
- References the Red Hill Water Alliance Initiative and establishes that no level of jet fuel contamination is acceptable in Hawaii's drinking water sources
- Takes effect on March 22, 2075
Legislative Description
Relating To Underground Storage Tanks.
Department of Health
Last Action
Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:15AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy & Environmental Protection3/12/2026
Judiciary2/13/2026
Health and Human Services1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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