SB 1584 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.

Summary
Establishes as null and void, any nondisclosure, confidentiality, or non-disparagement clause in any agreement entered into by any government agency, that prohibits employees of the government agency or other parties from disclosing to the public certain information pertaining to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Declares as null and void, the 2023 Consent Order pertaining to the defueling and closure of the facility, proposed to be entered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Requires the EPA, Navy, DLA, and the State department of health to enter into a new consent order in conformance with certain requirements pertaining to transparency. Establishes that any person who discloses information on threats to public safety arising out of or related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility shall be protected by all relevant existing laws.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2023
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Jan 30, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC.
Jan 25, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Introduced.
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ron Kouchi
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