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SB246Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Coral Reefs.

IntroducedSenate Water, Land, and Agriculture

Introduced by Mike Gabbard, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study on the populations of coral reef herbivores around the island of Oahu and an analysis of policies and strategies to increase the populations of coral reef herbivores around Oahu, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and other experts. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Where it stands

Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to WTL, WAM.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  5. Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.

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