Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2489: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Passed one chamber Last action March 24, 2026: Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1395-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

Plain-language summary

SB 2489 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1395-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Troy Hashimoto (Democratic); KIDANI; and 4 more. 1 co-sponsor.