HI SB 2760

died on adjournment

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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 2760 pass?

No. HI SB 2760 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/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2678) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.

What is HI SB 2760 about?

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. 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)

Who sponsors HI SB 2760?

KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, LAMOSAO and 4 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2760.

Description

Introduced: 2026-01-23
Latest action: 2026-02-20 — Reported from AEN/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2678) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
Bill type: bill
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Action timeline

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2026-02-20
Reported from AEN/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2678) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
2026-02-20
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
passage,reading-2,referral-committee
2026-02-19
The 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.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-18
The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-19-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-02-18
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, DeCoite; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-17
The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:07AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-02-13
The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 3:05PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-02-11
The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-13-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-02-11
The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-17-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-02-06
The committee(s) on AEN/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-30
Referred to AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC.
referral-committee
2026-01-26
Passed First Reading.
reading-1
2026-01-23
Introduced.
introduction

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Votes

The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-18 · pass · 4-0
Member-level votes (5)
- Gabbard: yes
- Richards: yes
- DeCoite: yes
- Rhoads: yes
- Awa: not voting
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-19 · pass · 5-0
Member-level votes (5)
- Keohokalole: yes
- Fukunaga: yes
- Lamosao: yes
- McKelvey: yes
- Awa: yes

Related bills

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2760&year=2026

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