Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 782: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 782 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (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.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| 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 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.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; DeCoite Co-Chair; Richards, Awa.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-25 9:31AM; Conference Room 325.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862).
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).
- House Conferees Appointed: Kahaloa, Kusch Co-Chairs; Perruso, Quinlan, Matsumoto.
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
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