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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2097: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

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 2097 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2233) 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.

Establishes the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Appropriates funds. Requires DAB to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mike GabbardPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate21
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Karl RhoadsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13

“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 AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2233) 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 AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
  5. Referred to AEN, WAM.
  6. Introduced and passed First Reading.
  7. Pending Introduction.

Sources

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