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Yes: 9 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 27602025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Sponsored By: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Clarifies that the importation of any item or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or pest is prohibited. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules to designate certain restricted articles to require a compliance agreement prior to importation. Clarifies that the State is not responsible for any economic loss or damages related to any actions by the Department under chapter 150A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the Department to administratively inspect any article imported or moved into the State from the continental United States or between the islands of the State. Authorizes the Department to compel the quarantine of certain non-agricultural items or materials. Allows for certain interim rules adopted by the Department to be effective for up to two years. Clarifies penalties for various quarantine and import law violations. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent position within the Department to assist the Plant Industry Division Administrator in drafting, reviewing, and updating certain administrative rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
DABPestsInvasive SpeciesImportationInspectionSaleProhibitionQuarantineInterim RulesPenaltiesPositionAppropriationAEN/CPN, WAM/JDC
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
David Alcos III
Republican • House
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Rachele Lamosao
Democratic • Senate
Chris Lee
Democratic • Senate
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Democratic • Senate
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported from AEN/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2678) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
2/20/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
2/20/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/19/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-19-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2/18/2026SenateThe 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; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
2/18/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:07AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/17/2026SenateThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 3:05PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SenateThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-13-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2/11/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-17-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/11/2026SenateThe committee(s) on AEN/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/6/2026SenateReferred to AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC.
1/30/2026SenatePassed First Reading.
1/26/2026SenateIntroduced.
1/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB2760_SD1
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