Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2571: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2571 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY. Primary sponsor: HOLT, Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 6.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and converts the position from temporary to permanent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.