HI SB 2333

died on adjournment

RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 2333 pass?

No. HI SB 2333 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-20): Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2492) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.

What is HI SB 2333 about?

Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, possession, or use of a pesticide containing one or more neonicotinoid pesticides, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to evaluate the potential impacts of and adopt any necessary control measures for neonicotinoid pesticide use on pollinating insects, native migratory and resident birds, aquatic organisms, and human health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2333?

GABBARD is the primary sponsor of HI SB 2333, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Introduced: 2026-01-21
Latest action: 2026-02-20 — Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2492) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Action timeline

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2026-02-20
Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2492) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
2026-02-20
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
passage,reading-2,referral-committee
2026-02-11
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite; and 0 Excused: none.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-09
The committee(s) on AEN will hold a public decision making on 02-11-26 4:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-02-08
The committee on AEN has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2026-02-04
The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-09-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-02-03
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-26
Referred to AEN, CPN/WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced and passed First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2026-01-15
Pending Introduction.

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Votes

The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-11 · pass · 3-2
Member-level votes (5)
- Gabbard: yes
- Rhoads: yes
- Awa: yes
- Richards: no
- DeCoite: no

Related bills

Companion bill: HB 1570

Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2333&year=2026

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