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SB 2093

RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Fukunaga and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 2093 establishes the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to oversee fuel storage infrastructure management and policy recommendations for the island state.

The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.
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Bill Summary · SB 2093

Legislative bill overview

SB 2093 establishes or modifies the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee in Hawaii, a body tasked with addressing issues related to fuel storage and tank management. The bill has advanced through multiple committee reviews with recommended amendments, indicating substantive changes were requested during the legislative process.

Why is this important

Fuel tank infrastructure affects Hawaii's energy security, environmental protection, and economic resilience—particularly critical for an island state dependent on imported fuel. The advisory committee's work influences policy on storage capacity, safety standards, maintenance protocols, and emergency preparedness for fuel supply disruptions.

Potential points of contention

  • Committee composition and authority: Unclear from the bill summary whether the committee has advisory-only powers or regulatory authority, and how broadly its recommendations bind state agencies
  • Environmental and safety standards: Potential disagreement over how stringent tank inspection, maintenance, and environmental compliance requirements should be, balancing costs against risk mitigation
  • Stakeholder representation: Questions about whether the committee adequately represents environmental groups, community interests, industry, and government agencies versus skewing toward particular sectors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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