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HI SB 2178

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RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Description

Establishes an Industrial Hemp Program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that includes education and support for non-cannabinoid industrial hemp cultivation and use. Establishes the Industrial Hemp Program Advisory Board to develop a strategic plan to establish and expand the processing infrastructure and commercialization of industrial hemp. Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to support research and development focused on local adaptation, sustainability, and economic development goals. Requires DAB to promote partnerships with Native Hawaiian practitioners, cooperatives, and aina-based programs. Adopts state building codes for hemp-based materials, including hempcrete. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-21
Status date
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Latest action
2026-03-12 — Pass First Reading
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • RICHARDSprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • KIDANIprimary
  • SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary
  • Fukunagacosponsor
  • Hashimotocosponsor
  • Moriwakicosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-03-12

    Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17

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  2. 2026-03-12

    Pass First Reading

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  3. 2026-03-10

    Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 190) in amended form (SD 1).

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  4. 2026-03-10

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Gabbard. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

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  5. 2026-03-06

    One Day Notice 03-10-26.

  6. 2026-03-06

    Reported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2908) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.

  7. 2026-03-04

    The 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.

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  8. 2026-03-04

    The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  9. 2026-03-02

    The committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:35AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

  10. 2026-02-20

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

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  11. 2026-02-20

    Reported from AEN/EDU/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2481) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.

  12. 2026-02-03

    The 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, Kidani, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto.

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  13. 2026-02-03

    The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  14. 2026-02-03

    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, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.

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  15. 2026-01-30

    The committee(s) on AEN/EDU/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  16. 2026-01-26

    Referred to AEN/EDU/HWN, WAM/JDC.

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  17. 2026-01-21

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  18. 2026-01-14

    Pending Introduction.

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-03 · pass · 4-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Awa: yes
    • DeCoite: not voting

  • The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-03 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Richards: yes
    • Lamosao: yes
    • Ihara: yes
    • Keohokalole: yes
    • DeCorte: yes

  • The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-03 · pass · 3-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Kim: yes
    • Kidani: yes
    • DeCorte: yes
    • Fukunaga: not voting
    • Hashimoto: not voting

  • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.

    2026-03-04 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • San Buenaventura: yes
    • Awa: yes

  • The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.

    2026-03-04 · pass · 13-0

    Member-level votes (14)
    • Dela Cruz: yes
    • Moriwaki: yes
    • DeCoite: yes
    • Elefante: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Inouye: yes
    • Kanuha: yes
    • Kidani: yes
    • Kim: yes
    • Lee: yes
    • C: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • Wakai: yes
    • Fevella: yes

  • Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    2026-03-10 · pass · 25-0

    Member-level votes (1)
    • Gabbard: yes

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2178&year=2026

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