Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2996: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2996 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Primary sponsor: LEE, C.. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): The committee on WLA deferred the measure.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 WLA deferred the measure.
- The committee on HWN deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on HWN deferred the measure until 02-12-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on WLA/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to WLA/HWN, CPN/JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.