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Hawaii funds an agricultural science degree program at West Oahu

The University of Hawaii–West Oahu receives up to $375,000 to start an agricultural science bachelor's program and pay for one staff position and related supplies and equipment.

What it does

The law sets aside up to $375,000 for fiscal year 2026–2027 to start an agricultural science bachelor's program at the University of Hawaii–West Oahu, with staff and equipment to support it.

Argument forThe degree program could help prepare workers with agricultural knowledge and support more varied, sustainable farming in Hawaii.

Argument againstA new degree program and staff position could require funding beyond this fiscal year, leaving the university to seek money to keep them going.

More detail

The law sets aside up to $375,000 for the University of Hawaii to establish and support the program. The program is at the University of Hawaii–West Oahu and offers a bachelor's degree in agricultural science. The money is for the degree program, one full-time position to administer and support it, and related supplies and equipment. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. The appropriation is for fiscal year 2026–2027.

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IntroducedJan 23
Passed SenateMar 6
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 26

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 26Act 154, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).Latest
2. Jun 26Act 154, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 8Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229.
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. May 1Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 229.
10. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Hussey, Amato, Kapela; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Muraoka.Minor
11. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
12. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 175-26).
13. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
14. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 175-26) as amended in (CD 1).
15. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
16. Apr 30Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:10PM in conference room 229.
17. Apr 28Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 3:00PM in conference room 229.
18. Apr 24Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 3:00PM in conference room 229.
19. Apr 23Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-24-26 2:40PM in conference room 229.
20. Apr 21House Conferees Appointed: Garrett, Hussey Co-Chairs; Amato, Kapela, Muraoka.
21. Apr 21Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).Minor
22. Apr 21Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Kidani Co-Chair; DeCorte.
23. Apr 21Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).Minor
24. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 701).Minor
25. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
26. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
27. Apr 14Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
28. Apr 10Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2082-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
29. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
30. Apr 7The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
31. Apr 2Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
32. Mar 19Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1215-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
33. Mar 19Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).Minor
34. Mar 16The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
35. Mar 12This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 03-13-26 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
36. Mar 12Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Monday, 03-16-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
37. Mar 10Pass First ReadingMinor
38. Mar 10Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 16Minor
39. Mar 10Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Friday, 03-13-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
40. Mar 6Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
41. Mar 6Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 81) in amended form (SD 1).Minor
42. Mar 5Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2765) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
43. Mar 5One Day Notice 03-06-26.
44. Mar 2The 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.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
45. Feb 25The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Minor
46. Feb 23The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
47. Feb 20Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2584) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
48. Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
49. Feb 18The 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, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
50. Feb 13The committee(s) on EDU has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
51. Feb 8The committee(s) on EDU deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 1:05PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
52. Feb 6The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
53. Jan 30Referred to EDU, WAM.Minor
54. Jan 26Passed First Reading.Minor
55. Jan 23Introduced.Introduced

AgricultureEducation

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SB 2802HawaiiProcess complete

Hawaii funds an agricultural science degree program at West Oahu

The University of Hawaii–West Oahu receives up to $375,000 to start an agricultural science bachelor's program and pay for one staff position and related supplies and equipment.

What it does

The law sets aside up to $375,000 for fiscal year 2026–2027 to start an agricultural science bachelor's program at the University of Hawaii–West Oahu, with staff and equipment to support it.

Argument forThe degree program could help prepare workers with agricultural knowledge and support more varied, sustainable farming in Hawaii.

Argument againstA new degree program and staff position could require funding beyond this fiscal year, leaving the university to seek money to keep them going.

More detail

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 23
Passed SenateMar 6
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 26

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 26Act 154, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).Latest
2. Jun 26Act 154, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 8Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229.
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. May 1Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 229.
10. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Hussey, Amato, Kapela; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Muraoka.Minor
11. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
12. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 175-26).
13. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
14. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 175-26) as amended in (CD 1).
15. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
16. Apr 30Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:10PM in conference room 229.
17. Apr 28Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 3:00PM in conference room 229.
18. Apr 24Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 3:00PM in conference room 229.
19. Apr 23Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-24-26 2:40PM in conference room 229.
20. Apr 21House Conferees Appointed: Garrett, Hussey Co-Chairs; Amato, Kapela, Muraoka.
21. Apr 21Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).Minor
22. Apr 21Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Kidani Co-Chair; DeCorte.
23. Apr 21Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).Minor
24. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 701).Minor
25. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
26. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
27. Apr 14Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
28. Apr 10Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2082-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
29. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
30. Apr 7The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
31. Apr 2Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
32. Mar 19Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1215-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
33. Mar 19Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).Minor
34. Mar 16The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
35. Mar 12This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 03-13-26 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
36. Mar 12Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Monday, 03-16-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
37. Mar 10Pass First ReadingMinor
38. Mar 10Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 16Minor
39. Mar 10Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Friday, 03-13-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
40. Mar 6Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
41. Mar 6Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 81) in amended form (SD 1).Minor
42. Mar 5Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2765) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
43. Mar 5One Day Notice 03-06-26.
44. Mar 2The 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.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
45. Feb 25The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Minor
46. Feb 23The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
47. Feb 20Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2584) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
48. Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
49. Feb 18The 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, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
50. Feb 13The committee(s) on EDU has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
51. Feb 8The committee(s) on EDU deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 1:05PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
52. Feb 6The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
53. Jan 30Referred to EDU, WAM.Minor
54. Jan 26Passed First Reading.Minor
55. Jan 23Introduced.Introduced

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