Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2805: 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 2805 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), KIDANI, Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), LEE, C.. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Richards Co-Chair; Awa.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit to incentivize significant investment in agricultural production and support the expansion of agricultural crops that take longer to become productive. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dela Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Richards Co-Chair; Awa.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 520).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1996-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.
- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26.
- Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1391-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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