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HB259 HD1 SD1    Pdf File  
Measure Title: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Report Title: Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Geographic Origins; Prohibitions
Description: Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent on or after 7/1/2026. Excludes roasted or instant coffee produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown green coffee beans that are not offered for retail sale directly to consumers from labeling requirements. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in the State. Authorizes retailers who, by 6/30/2024, purchase roasted or instant coffee blends that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising containing less than twenty per cent Hawaii-grown coffee by weight to sell-off coffee inventory until 12/31/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
Companion:  SB747
Package: None
Current Referral: CPN
Introducer(s): KAHALOA, CHUN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD
Act:

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4/24/2023HReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).
4/24/2023SSenate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Richards, Awa.
4/21/2023SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 830).
4/20/2023HHouse Conferees Appointed: Nakashima Chair; Kahaloa, Kapela, Lowen, Pierick.
4/14/2023SReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 800).
4/13/2023HHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/11/2023HReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 730) in amended form (SD 1).
4/11/2023SPassed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Gabbard). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Keohokalole). Transmitted to House.
4/6/2023S48 Hrs. Notice 04-11-23.
4/6/2023SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
4/6/2023SReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1767) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
3/29/2023SThe 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, McKelvey, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/21/2023SThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 03-29-23 10:00AM; Conference Room 229.
3/17/2023SThe committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-21-23 9:55AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
3/10/2023SReferred to CPN.
3/9/2023SPassed First Reading.
3/9/2023SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 271).
3/7/2023HPassed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
3/2/2023HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
3/2/2023HReported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 838) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
2/28/2023HThe committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Nakashima, Sayama, Amato, Hashem, Hussey-Burdick, Lowen, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Onishi; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Gates.
2/24/2023HBill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 02-28-23 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/1/2023HRe-referred to CPC, referral sheet 6
1/25/2023HReferred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1
1/20/2023HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/19/2023HPending introduction.

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HB259 HD1 SD1
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Hearing Notices
CPC
2/28/23 2:00P
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CPN
3/21/23 9:55A
CR 229 & Videoconference
CPN
3/29/23 10:00A
CR 229