Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 643: RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.

Passed both chambers Last action April 17, 2026: Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.

Plain-language summary

HB 643 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Chris Todd (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), WARD, Lisa Marten (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Todd (Democratic); Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic); Rachele Lamosao (Democratic); LEE; and 21 more.