Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2781: RELATING TO LEI.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2781 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LEI. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:15 PM; Conference Room 411.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires and establishes benchmarks for each state executive agency to ensure that a certain percentage of lei purchased by that executive agency consists of lei made of natural objects and plant materials grown, harvested, and assembled in the State. Establishes labeling requirements for lei and lei materials. Requires the disclosure of the geographic origin for the plant materials and natural objects that comprise a lei or lei materials. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“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 5:15 PM; Conference Room 411.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Keohokalole, Kanuha Co-Chairs; Awa.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 799).
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 05-01-26 11:15AM; Conference Room 016.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 874).
- House Conferees Appointed: Chun, Kusch Co-Chairs; Kahaloa, Matsumoto.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 699).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2087-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
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