Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2048: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: Reported from AEN/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2646) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.

Plain-language summary

SB 2048 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from AEN/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2646) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mike Gabbard (Democratic); Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Brandon Elefante (Democratic); and 7 more.