Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2320: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2320 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 229.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Kuleana AgTech Pathways Program to create career pipelines in the fields of agriculture and agricultural technology. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and appropriate community organizations to develop and administer the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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 will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:30PM in conference room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 3:15PM in conference room 229.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 3:30PM; Conference Room 229.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 2:50PM; Conference Room 229.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).
- House Conferees Appointed: Chun, Garrett, Kusch Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Gabbard, Kidani Co-Chairs; DeCorte.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 644).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
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