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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1190: RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1190 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2618) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to support its initiatives to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Angus McKelveyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Mike GabbardPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate21
Karl RhoadsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Tim RichardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Joy San BuenaventuraPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2618) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  2. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  3. The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  4. The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  5. The committee(s) on WLA/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
  6. Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.
  7. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  8. Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.
  9. Passed First Reading.
  10. Introduced.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source