Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 762: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 762 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), KIDANI, Donna Kim (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Reported from AEN/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 403) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
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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 Crimes Council. Expands the duties of the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with and support the Council. Requires all moneys, revenues, and fines received and processed by the Council to be deposited into the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Allows moneys in the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund to be expended to cover the costs of the Council. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 403) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
- 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, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Wakai, Fukunaga.
- The committee(s) on AEN/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to AEN/PSM, WAM/JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.