Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3256: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 3256 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2491) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program and a grant program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to assist certain farmers and livestock producers with transportation costs for agricultural products, inputs, supplies, and production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2491) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.
- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 3:10PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to AEN, WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.