Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2709: RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: Reported from AEN/TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2562) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Plain-language summary

SB 2709 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from AEN/TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2562) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mike Gabbard (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Troy Hashimoto (Democratic); Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.