Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2405: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2405 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), KIDANI, Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:45 PM; 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.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| 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 05-01-26 12:45 PM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 9:15AM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 762).
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-28-26 9:35AM; Conference Room 325.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; Richards.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).
- Re-referred to AGR, HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 32
- House Conferees Appointed: Chun, Miyake, Ichiyama, Kusch Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 509).
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