Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2153: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2153 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): Act 167, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to convene a Bona Fide Farmer Working Group to develop multi-tiered, matrix-based definitions for the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| 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 167, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).
- Act 167, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
- Deferred one day 05-06-26.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 32-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 32-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
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