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SB2760Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Invasive Species.

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Jarrett Keohokalole, District 24

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Official description

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)

Where it stands

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

February 20, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments · February 19, 2026

5

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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SenatorDistrictVote
Angus McKelvey6Yes
Carol Fukunaga11Yes
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao19Yes
Brenton Awa23Yes
Jarrett Keohokalole24Yes

Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC.

  4. The committee(s) on AEN/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  5. The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-13-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  6. The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-17-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  7. The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 3:05PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

  8. The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:07AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  9. The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-19-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.

  10. The 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.

  11. The 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.

  12. 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.

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

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