HB 1334HawaiiProcess complete

Hunters may donate axis deer meat through a limited pilot

Starting July 1, 2028, hunters may donate axis deer meat to groups feeding people in need through a limited pilot, after completing required safety training.

What it does

Hunters may donate axis deer meat to eligible organizations that feed people in need through a pilot on an island with more than 150,000 but fewer than 200,000 people. State agencies may still inspect, regulate, or ban donated food.

The agriculture and health departments must report on the pilot before each regular legislative session. The agriculture department must set rules for training, certification, and inspections.

Argument forThe pilot may let hunters supply more food for people in need by donating axis deer meat through eligible organizations.

Argument againstHunters may find the required safety training difficult to complete, and a recognized disease outbreak could pause the pilot in its location.

More detail

Hunters may donate axis deer meat through the pilot program, subject to its limits. The pilot applies on an island with more than 150,000 but fewer than 200,000 people. It covers axis deer meat donated by hunters to organizations feeding people in need. Donations must go to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization to feed people in need. The donated deer meat cannot be combined with meat or poultry products covered by federal inspection laws. Transportation is limited to travel between where the hunter killed the deer, the processing establishment, and the organization feeding people in need. State health and agriculture agencies may still regulate, inspect, or ban donated food for people to eat. These provisions take effect July 1, 2028. The pilot must pause if the agriculture department identifies a recognized disease outbreak in its location, and may resume when the department determines the outbreak is resolved. The law is repealed June 30, 2033.

The agriculture and health departments must report on the pilot, and the agriculture department must adopt implementation rules. The duties apply to Hawaii's departments of agriculture and biosecurity and health, in connection with the axis deer meat donation pilot. Reports must include program progress and results, participants, health or safety concerns, resource needs, and other findings or recommendations. These provisions take effect July 1, 2028. Reports are due no later than 20 days before each regular legislative session.

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IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Passed HouseMar 4
Passed SenateApr 14, 2026
To Governor
Became LawJun 26

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No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 26Act 166, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).Latest
2. Jun 26Act 166, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).Became Law
3. May 8Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2. Result: pass.Lower
4. May 8Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).Major
5. May 8Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 820).Minor
6. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 889).Minor
7. May 8Transmitted to Governor.
8. May 6Floor Amendment No. 4 offered by Rep. Chun.Minor
9. May 6Floor amendment adopted as amended CD 2 with none voting no and none excused.Major
10. May 6Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday 05-08-26.
11. May 6Floor Amendment No. 12 offered.Minor
12. May 6Floor amendment adopted as amended (CD 2).Major
13. May 6Separated Committee Report.
14. May 6Report filed.
15. May 648 Hrs. Notice 05-08-26
16. Apr 29The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Tarnas, Miyake, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - 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
17. Apr 29The 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) San Buenaventura, Rhoads, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
18. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 50-26) as amended in (CD 1).
19. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
20. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 50-26).
21. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
22. Apr 28Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 9:45AM in conference room 325.
23. Apr 27Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 838).Minor
24. Apr 24House Conferees Appointed: Chun, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Miyake, Matsumoto.
25. Apr 23Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Rhoads, Keohokalole Co-Chairs.
26. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 738).Minor
27. Apr 17Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).Minor
28. Apr 16House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).Minor
29. Apr 14Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Elefante, Inouye, Kidani, Richards. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
30. Apr 14Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 572) in amended form (SD 2).
31. Apr 10Reported from JDC/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3766) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
32. Apr 1048 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
33. Apr 2The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
34. Apr 2The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.Minor
35. Mar 27The committee(s) on JDC/CPN will hold a public decision making on 04-02-26 9:20AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2025
1. Dec 8Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.Minor
2. Mar 21Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1264) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/CPN.
3. Mar 21Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/CPN.Minor
4. Mar 19The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
5. Mar 18The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
6. Mar 18Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
7. Mar 11Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN.Minor
8. Mar 6Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 357).Minor
9. Mar 6Passed First Reading.Minor
10. Mar 6Referred to HHS, CPN.Minor
11. Mar 4Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3. Result: pass.Lower
12. Feb 28Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1076) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading.
13. Feb 28Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-04-25.
14. Feb 20The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
15. Feb 18Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-20-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
16. Feb 14Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 792) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to JHA.
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
17. Feb 14Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4).Minor
18. Feb 12The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
19. Feb 7Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 02-12-25 10:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
20. Feb 4Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 84) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to HLT.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT. Result: pass.Lower
21. Feb 4Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3).Minor
22. Jan 31The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kahaloa, Kusch, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
23. Jan 28Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Friday, 01-31-25 10:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
24. Jan 27Referred to AGR, HLT, JHA, referral sheet 4Minor
25. Jan 23Introduced and Pass First Reading.Introduced

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HB 1334HawaiiProcess complete

Hunters may donate axis deer meat through a limited pilot

Starting July 1, 2028, hunters may donate axis deer meat to groups feeding people in need through a limited pilot, after completing required safety training.

What it does

The agriculture and health departments must report on the pilot before each regular legislative session. The agriculture department must set rules for training, certification, and inspections.

Argument forThe pilot may let hunters supply more food for people in need by donating axis deer meat through eligible organizations.

Argument againstHunters may find the required safety training difficult to complete, and a recognized disease outbreak could pause the pilot in its location.

More detail

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Passed HouseMar 4
Passed SenateApr 14, 2026
To Governor
Became LawJun 26

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 26Act 166, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).Latest
2. Jun 26Act 166, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).Became Law
3. May 8Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2. Result: pass.Lower
4. May 8Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).Major
5. May 8Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 820).Minor
6. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 889).Minor
7. May 8Transmitted to Governor.
8. May 6Floor Amendment No. 4 offered by Rep. Chun.Minor
9. May 6Floor amendment adopted as amended CD 2 with none voting no and none excused.Major
10. May 6Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday 05-08-26.
11. May 6Floor Amendment No. 12 offered.Minor
12. May 6Floor amendment adopted as amended (CD 2).Major
13. May 6Separated Committee Report.
14. May 6Report filed.
15. May 648 Hrs. Notice 05-08-26
16. Apr 29The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Tarnas, Miyake, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - 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
17. Apr 29The 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) San Buenaventura, Rhoads, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
18. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 50-26) as amended in (CD 1).
19. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
20. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 50-26).
21. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
22. Apr 28Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 9:45AM in conference room 325.
23. Apr 27Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 838).Minor
24. Apr 24House Conferees Appointed: Chun, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Miyake, Matsumoto.
25. Apr 23Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Rhoads, Keohokalole Co-Chairs.
26. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 738).Minor
27. Apr 17Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).Minor
28. Apr 16House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).Minor
29. Apr 14Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Elefante, Inouye, Kidani, Richards. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
30. Apr 14Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 572) in amended form (SD 2).
31. Apr 10Reported from JDC/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3766) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
32. Apr 1048 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
33. Apr 2The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
34. Apr 2The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.Minor
35. Mar 27The committee(s) on JDC/CPN will hold a public decision making on 04-02-26 9:20AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2025
1. Dec 8Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.Minor
2. Mar 21Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1264) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/CPN.
3. Mar 21Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/CPN.Minor
4. Mar 19The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
5. Mar 18The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
6. Mar 18Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
7. Mar 11Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN.Minor
8. Mar 6Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 357).Minor
9. Mar 6Passed First Reading.Minor
10. Mar 6Referred to HHS, CPN.Minor
11. Mar 4Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3. Result: pass.Lower
12. Feb 28Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1076) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading.
13. Feb 28Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-04-25.
14. Feb 20The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
15. Feb 18Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-20-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
16. Feb 14Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 792) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to JHA.
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
17. Feb 14Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4).Minor
18. Feb 12The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
19. Feb 7Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 02-12-25 10:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
20. Feb 4Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 84) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to HLT.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT. Result: pass.Lower
21. Feb 4Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3).Minor
22. Jan 31The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kahaloa, Kusch, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
23. Jan 28Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Friday, 01-31-25 10:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
24. Jan 27Referred to AGR, HLT, JHA, referral sheet 4Minor
25. Jan 23Introduced and Pass First Reading.Introduced

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