Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Establishes certain exemptions.
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History
2026
Mar 12Pass First ReadingLatest
Mar 12Referred to AGR/EEP, CPC, referral sheet 17Minor
Mar 10Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Hashimoto, Lamosao, McKelvey, 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
Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 170) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
Mar 6Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2913) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
Feb 26The 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
Feb 20Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2499) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.Minor
Feb 20The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Feb 11The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
Vote recorded The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Feb 9The committee(s) on AEN will hold a public decision making on 02-11-26 4:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
Feb 8The committee on AEN has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
Feb 4The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-09-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Minor
Feb 3The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.