Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1249: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1249 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 27, 2025): Act 235, 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the temporary Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Clarifies, creates, and strengthens laws regarding crimes and violations related to agriculture or agricultural lands. Establishes clear distinctions between administrative and criminal penalties. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 235, 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).
- Act 235, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:40PM in Conference Room 411.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, DeCoite, Rhoads, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kahaloa, Tarnas, Kusch, Poepoe, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 217).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25.
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