Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 244: RELATING TO PARROTFISH.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 244 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PARROTFISH. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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 on WTL deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to WTL, CPN/JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.