HI SB 2779
died on adjournmentRELATING TO COCONUT TREES.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2779 pass?
No. HI SB 2779 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 (2026-01-30): Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM/CPN.
What is HI SB 2779 about?
Establishes recognition of coconut trees as a source of food and water, and as a cultural treasure. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to allow the use of coconut tree seed banks in the State. Requires owners or operators of property where any coconut tree is located to post and maintain a sign that clearly indicates that the coconut tree is a landscape palm. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms. Establishes an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices.
Who sponsors HI SB 2779?
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2779, joined by 2 cosponsors.
Description
Establishes recognition of coconut trees as a source of food and water, and as a cultural treasure. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to allow the use of coconut tree seed banks in the State. Requires owners or operators of property where any coconut tree is located to post and maintain a sign that clearly indicates that the coconut tree is a landscape palm. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms. Establishes an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-23
- Latest action
- 2026-01-30 — Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM/CPN.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- KEOHOKALOLEprimary
- CHANGprimary
- Richardscosponsor
- San Buenaventuracosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-30
Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM/CPN.
referral-committee
2026-01-26
Passed First Reading.
reading-1
2026-01-23
Introduced.
introduction
Versions
- SB2779Compare
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Related bills
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