Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2350: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2350 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Glenn Wakai (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that relate to agricultural enterprises to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Requires that the regulatory functions of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch remain within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Pass First Reading
- Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17
- Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 215) in amended form (SD 2).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2850) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
- Reported from AEN/EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2479) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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