Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 125: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY, TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL OCTOPUS AQUACULTURE.

In committee Last action April 8, 2026: The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.

Plain-language summary

SR 125 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY, TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL OCTOPUS AQUACULTURE. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic).