Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 500: RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 500 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), KIDANI. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 302) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines regional origin. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“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. 302) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
- 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, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards.
- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to AEN, CPN.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.