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HI SB 686

died on adjournment

RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 686 pass?

No. HI SB 686 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 (2025-12-08): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

What is HI SB 686 about?

Establishes short-term management initiatives for the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Establishes standards for the usage of grants awarded pursuant to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 686?

GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS are the primary sponsors of HI SB 686, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Establishes short-term management initiatives for the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Establishes standards for the usage of grants awarded pursuant to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Introduced
2025-01-17
Latest action
2025-12-08 — Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • GABBARDprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • RHOADSprimary
  • Wakaicosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-12-08

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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  2. 2025-02-11

    Reported from HRE/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 233) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

  3. 2025-02-11

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

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  4. 2025-02-04

    The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  5. 2025-02-03

    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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  6. 2025-01-31

    The committee(s) on HRE deferred the measure until 02-04-25 3:45PM; CR 229.

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  7. 2025-01-31

    The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-03-25 1:06PM; CR 224.

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  8. 2025-01-28

    The committee(s) on HRE/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-25 1:50PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  9. 2025-01-23

    Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM.

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  10. 2025-01-17

    Introduced.

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  11. 2025-01-17

    Passed First Reading.

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Documents

Votes

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

    2025-02-03 · pass · 4-0

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

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

    2025-02-04 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Kim: yes
    • Kidani: yes
    • Fukunaga: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Fevella: yes

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=686&year=2026

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