Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2423: RELATING TO BIODIESEL.
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Plain-language summary
HB 2423 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BIODIESEL. Primary sponsor: Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 329.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to implement a requirement that, no later than January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in certain counties for use in on-highway diesel-powered motor vehicles contains no less than five per cent biodiesel by volume, except in circumstances where the supply of biodiesel is insufficient. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to submit a report to the Legislature, including a comprehensive rollout plan. Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to consult with the Department of Transportation during the development and implementation of the biodiesel requirements and present DBEDT's comprehensive rollout plan to the public. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Nicole Lowen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 329.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 2:30PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 9:50AM in conference room 329.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 10:40AM in conference room Conference Room 329.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 11:10AM in conference room 329.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Wakai, Keohokalole, Kanuha Co-Chairs.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 778).
- Re-referred to TRN, ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 30
- House Conferees Appointed: Kila, Ilagan, Matayoshi, Miyake Co-Chairs; Kusch, Pierick.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
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