HawaiiSB 8392025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Sponsored By: Dru Mamo Kanuha (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense.

Aquarium FishingFine IncreaseWLA, JDC

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dru Mamo Kanuha

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stanley Chang

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brandon J.C. Elefante

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Gabbard

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lorraine R. Inouye

    Democratic • Senate

  • Angus L.K. McKelvey

    Democratic • Senate

  • III Richards

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joy A. San Buenaventura

    Democratic • Senate

  • Glenn Wakai

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.

    1/21/2026Senate
  2. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    12/8/2025
  3. The committee on WTL deferred the measure.

    2/5/2025Senate
  4. The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

    1/31/2025Senate
  5. Referred to WTL, JDC.

    1/23/2025Senate
  6. Passed First Reading.

    1/21/2025Senate
  7. Introduced.

    1/17/2025Senate

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