HawaiiRELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
What it does
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.
More detail
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)
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 20Reported from AEN/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2678) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.Latest
- Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.Minor
- Feb 19The 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.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 18The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-19-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 18The 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.Minor
- Feb 17The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:07AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Minor
- Feb 13The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 3:05PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.Minor
- Feb 11The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-13-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Minor
- Feb 11The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-17-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Minor
- Feb 6The committee(s) on AEN/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Jan 30Referred to AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC.Minor
- Jan 26Passed First Reading.Minor
- Jan 23Introduced.Introduced