# Hawaii SB 2160: RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.

Hawaii SB 2160, RELATING TO BEEKEEPING., is a 2025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2) Senate bill sponsored by Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-02-03 (Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2106) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/CPN.) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Hawaii SB 2160
- State: Hawaii
- Session: 2025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)
- Title: RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-14
- Last action: 2026-02-03, Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2106) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/CPN.
- Sponsor: Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Subjects: DAB, Beekeepers, Registration, Industry Standards, Best Management Practices, Apiary Program, Limitation on Liability, Appropriation, AEN, WAM/CPN
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (4 yes, 1 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Troy N. Hashimoto (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Dru Mamo Kanuha (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Michelle N. Kidani (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Angus L.K. McKelvey (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Sharon Y. Moriwaki (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Glenn Wakai (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-01-28 | Senate | The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT... | pass | 4 | 1 |   |

## Actions (7)

- 2026-02-03: Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2106) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/CPN. (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. (Senate)
- 2026-01-28: 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. (Senate)
- 2026-01-23: The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. (Senate)
- 2026-01-22: Referred to AEN, WAM/CPN. (Senate)
- 2026-01-21: Introduced and passed First Reading. (Senate)
- 2026-01-14: Pending Introduction. (Senate)

## Bill text

- Bill Text: [PDF](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2160_SD1_.pdf)
- Original: [HTML](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2160_.HTM), [PDF](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2160_.PDF)
- SB2160_SD1: [HTML](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2160_SD1_.HTM)

## Related bills

- SB 847: RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS. (became law)
- SB 2338: RELATING TO HOUSING. (signed)
- HB 2344: RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES. (signed)
- HB 2023: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. (signed)
- HB 2021: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. (signed)
- SB 2031: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. (signed)

## Sources
- [Bill Text (PDF)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2160_SD1_.pdf)
- [Original (HTML)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2160_.HTM)
- [Original (PDF)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2160_.PDF)
- [SB2160_SD1 (HTML)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2160_SD1_.HTM)

## Related
- [SB 847: RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB847-2026)
- [SB 2338: RELATING TO HOUSING.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB2338-2026)
- [HB 2344: RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB2344-2026)
- [HB 2023: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB2023-2026)
- [HB 2021: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB2021-2026)
- [SB 2031: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB2031-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB2160-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).