STATE BILLHI SB 2178ENGROSSED

Relating To Industrial Hemp.

Establishes an Industrial Hemp Program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that includes education and support for non-cannabinoid industrial hemp cultivation and use. Establishes the Industrial Hemp Program Advisory Board to develop a strategic plan to establish and expand the processing infrastructure and commercialization of industrial hemp. Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to support research and development focused on local adaptation, sustainability, and economic development goals. Requires DAB to promote partnerships with Native Hawaiian practitioners, cooperatives, and aina-based programs. Adopts state building codes for hemp-based materials, including hempcrete. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Mar 10, 2026; 247 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

HI SB 2178 · EngrossedMar 10

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Bill details

Last action: Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 · Mar 12, 2026
Pending committee: Agriculture

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 12, 2026Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17House

Mar 12, 2026Pass First ReadingHouse

Mar 10, 2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 190) in amended form (SD 1).House

Mar 10, 2026Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Gabbard. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate

Mar 6, 2026One Day Notice 03-10-26.Senate

Mar 6, 2026Reported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2908) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate

Mar 4, 2026The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate

Mar 4, 2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate

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Mar 2, 2026The committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:35AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate

Feb 20, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.Senate

Feb 20, 2026Reported from AEN/EDU/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2481) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.Senate

Feb 3, 2026The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto.Senate

Feb 3, 2026The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate

Feb 3, 2026The 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, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.Senate

Jan 30, 2026The committee(s) on AEN/EDU/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Senate

Jan 26, 2026Referred to AEN/EDU/HWN, WAM/JDC.Senate

Jan 21, 2026Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate

Jan 14, 2026Pending Introduction.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 3, 2026 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Education: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 3, 2026 · Senate · 3 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 3, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, UnamendedMar 4, 2026 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Judiciary: Passed, UnamendedMar 4, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

DAB
UH CTAHR
Industrial hemp program
Industrial Hemp Advisory Board
Native Hawaiian Practices
Non-Cannabinoid Industrial Hemp Infrastructure and Innovation
State Building Code
Hempcrete
Appropriations ($)

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