Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2459: RELATING TO THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2459 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 211).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, develop a market access strategy, align and harmonize state branding initiatives, and report certain data to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 211).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 931-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso, Sayama excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 03-04-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 755-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
- The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Iwamoto, Kong, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Lowen.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 02-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Re-referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 13
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