Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 9: RELATING TO PLANT-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 9 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PLANT-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS. Primary sponsor: Lorraine Inouye (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Referred to HRE, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the establishment and administration of the Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to study how best to develop the plant-based building materials industry in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HRE, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.