Relating To Biosecurity.
State of HawaiiHawaiiBeginning 1/1/2027, establishes mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material to reduce the spread of CRB within infested zones and to prevent spread into non-infested zones. Establishes penalties. 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 2885 · EngrossedMar 10
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Bill details
- Last action
- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. · Mar 18, 2026
- Pending committee
- Agriculture
Sponsors
MGMike GabbardSenator · Democrat · SD-021Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JKJarrett KeohokaloleSenator · Democrat · SD-024Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
TRTim RichardsSenator · Democrat · SD-004Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
BEBrandon ElefanteSenator · Democrat · SD-016
Bill history
Newest first.
Mar 18, 2026The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.House
Mar 12, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 12, 2026Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17House
Mar 12, 2026Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 10, 2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 314) in amended form (SD 1).House
Mar 10, 2026Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Mar 6, 2026One Day Notice 03-10-26.Senate
Mar 6, 2026Reported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3038) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate
Show 10 earlier actions
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
Mar 2, 2026The committee(s) on JDC/WAM 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 JDC/WAM.Senate
Feb 20, 2026Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2489) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.Senate
Feb 13, 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
Feb 10, 2026The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 3:10PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 30, 2026Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM.Senate
Jan 26, 2026Passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 23, 2026Introduced.Senate
Recorded votes
Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 13, 2026 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, UnamendedMar 4, 2026 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Judiciary: Passed, UnamendedMar 4, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Management
- Invasive Species
- Green Waste
- Agriculture
- Biosecurity
- Penalties
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