Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2102: RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2102 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 11:20 AM; Conference Room 325.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the use of hemp or hemp-derived feed ingredients in commercial feed in the State, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Stanley Chang | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| 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
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 11:20 AM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 11:00AM; Conference Room 325.
- House Conferees Appointed: Chun, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; Kusch, Matsumoto.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Lamosao Co-Chair; Richards, Awa.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 623).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
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