Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 48: RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
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Plain-language summary
HB 48 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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 notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Senate Conferees Changed: Senator Keohokalole discharged as Co-Chair. Senator Richards discharged as Member; Added as Co-Chair.
- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 864).
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Keohokalole Co-Chair; Richards, Awa.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 790).
- House Conferees Appointed: Kahaloa, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Kusch, Perruso, Pierick.
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 621).
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