SB 1341: RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Section 486J-5.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

     "§486J-5.5  Energy data collection program.  The department shall establish the energy data collection program that includes development and maintenance of an energy database system that meets the requirements of government and industry, while promoting sound policy making, greenhouse gas emission inventory reporting, energy planning, energy assurance planning, [and] energy security[.], critical infrastructure protection, and emergency management, response, and recovery."

     SECTION 2.  Section 486J-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

     "(c)  Unless otherwise provided by law, with respect to data that the commission or department obtained or was provided pursuant to this chapter, neither the commission or department nor any employee of the commission or department may do any of the following:

     (1)  Use the information furnished or obtained for any purpose other than the purposes for which it is supplied;

     (2)  Make any publication whereby the data furnished by any person can be identified; or

     (3)  Permit any person other than the commission, the department of taxation, the attorney general, the consumer advocate, the department of business, economic development, and tourism, the department of health, the Hawaii emergency management agency, the office of homeland security, and the authorized representatives and employees of each to examine the individual reports or statements provided."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Hawaii State Energy Office; Public Utilities Commission; Energy Data Collection Program; HIEMA; OHS; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Emergency Management

Description:

Adds the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to the list of agencies that may examine the energy industry information statements submitted pursuant to section 486J-3, HRS.  Adds the promotion of emergency management and critical infrastructure protection as relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program.

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1660

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   S.B. No. 1341

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 1341 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to:

     (1)  Add the promotion of critical infrastructure protection and emergency management, response, and recovery to the relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program; and

     (2)  Authorize the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to examine the energy information statements submitted pursuant to the Energy Industry Information Reporting Act.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; and Hawaii State Energy Office.

     Your Committee finds that improving the State's energy data collection and security is essential for informed policy-making and emergency preparedness.  This measure strengthens data management by expanding authorized access to key government agencies involved in taxation, public health, emergency management, and homeland security.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1341 and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1288

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   S.B. No. 1341

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection, to which was referred S.B. No. 1341 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to:

     (1)  Add the promotion of critical infrastructure protection and emergency management, response, and recovery to the relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program; and

     (2)  Authorize the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to examine the energy information statements submitted pursuant to the Energy Industry Information Reporting Act.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Law Enforcement; and Hawaii State Energy Office.

     Your Committee finds that the State must safeguard its critical infrastructure and ensure that in times of crisis, all relevant departments are equipped with the information needed to anticipate risks, coordinate emergency response efforts, and ensure continuity of essential services.  This measure adds the promotion of critical infrastructure protection and emergency response and recovery to the purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program and authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to examine energy information statements, thereby strengthening the State's ability to safeguard its energy infrastructure and the resilience and responsiveness of the State's energy supply.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1341 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection,

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 791

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    S.B. No. 1341

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred S.B. No. 1341 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose and intent of this measure is to:

     (1)  Add the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to the list of agencies that may examine the energy industry information statements submitted pursuant to section 486J-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and

     (2)  Add the promotion of emergency management and critical infrastructure protection as relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii State Energy Office; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Law Enforcement; and one individual.

     Your Committee finds that a stable energy sector is fundamental to emergency preparedness, economic health, and community well-being.  The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security have long cooperated with the Hawaii State Energy Office to strengthen the State's critical infrastructure and emergency response.  The energy common operating picture (COP), a continuously updated overview of the State's energy system for planning and incident response purposes, is the cornerstone of this collaboration.  The COP is a vital resource informed by the Energy Industry Information Reporting Program, a substantial body of energy data.  This measure facilitates smoother cooperation between the agencies leading the fortification of the State's energy infrastructure by granting the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security access to this data.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1341 and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 282

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    S.B. No. 1341

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 1341 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose and intent of this measure is to:

     (1)  Add the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to the list of agencies that may examine the energy industry information statements submitted pursuant to section 486J-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and

     (2)  Add the promotion of emergency management and critical infrastructure protection as relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Department of Law Enforcement; Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency; and Hawaiʻi State Energy Office.

     Your Committee finds that the energy sector is vitally important to the functioning of emergency communication systems and for powering backups during natural disasters.  Additionally, the energy sector has been identified as the most important critical infrastructure sector for communities during disaster and other emergency incidents.  Your Committee further finds that this measure will help the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to construct sound emergency operation plans, examine the vulnerabilities of local and county communities, and assess the capabilities of emergency response and recovery plans for varying natural and man-made disasters.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1341 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs,