Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1582: RELATING TO THE COCONUT TREE.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1582 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE COCONUT TREE. Primary sponsor: Brenton Awa (Republican), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Samantha DeCorte (Republican), Mike Gabbard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recognizes the coconut palm as a culturally significant plant and sustainable staple food source in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Awa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Richards, Awa.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 449).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481).
- Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1757), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-27-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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