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Measure Title: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Report Title: DAB; Transportation Costs; Shipping Costs; Reimbursements; Position; Appropriations ($)
Description: Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain necessary supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (CD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: AEN, WAM
Introducer(s): KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS
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DateChamberStatus Text
5/7/2026HTransmitted to Governor.
5/8/2026SReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/6/2026HReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026SPassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
5/6/2026HPassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
5/1/2026S48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
5/1/2026SReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 151-26).
5/1/2026HForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
5/1/2026HReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 151-26) as amended in (CD 1).
5/1/2026SThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Kanuha, Richards, DeCoite; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026HThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026HThe Conference committee reconsidered its previous decision.
5/1/2026HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:00PM in conference room 411.
5/1/2026SThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Kanuha, Richards, DeCoite; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026HThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/30/2026SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 9:15AM; Conference Room 325.
4/29/2026SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
4/28/2026SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
4/27/2026SConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-28-26 9:35AM; Conference Room 325.
4/23/2026HReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 738).
4/23/2026SSenate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; Richards, DeCoite.
4/20/2026SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
4/20/2026HHouse Conferees Appointed: Chun, Kusch Co-Chairs; Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Perruso, Matsumoto.
4/17/2026SReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
4/16/2026HHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/14/2026HReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 607) in amended form (SD 2).
4/14/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/9/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
4/9/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3677) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
4/6/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
4/1/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 04-06-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
3/30/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
3/24/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3/24/2026SReported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3151) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
3/16/2026SThe 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, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
3/13/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-16-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
3/10/2026SReferred to AEN, WAM.
3/6/2026SPassed First Reading.
3/6/2026SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 38).
3/5/2026HPassed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
3/5/2026HReported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 787-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2/23/2026HThe committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2/19/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-23-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/17/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).
2/17/2026HReported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 324-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/11/2026HThe committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Lowen, Quinlan.
2/6/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 02-11-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/26/2026HReferred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1
1/21/2026HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/20/2026HPrefiled.

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All Versions of this Measure

HB1707_CD1 Link to HB1707_CD1 .PDF file
HB1707_SD2 Link to HB1707_SD2 .PDF file
HB1707_SD1 Link to HB1707_SD1 .PDF file
HB1707_HD1 Link to HB1707_HD1 .PDF file
HB1707 Link to HB1707 .PDF file

Committee Reports

HB1707_HD1_HSCR324-26_ Link to committee report HB1707_HD1_HSCR324-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1707_HD1_HSCR787-26_ Link to committee report HB1707_HD1_HSCR787-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1707_SD1_SSCR3151_ Link to committee report HB1707_SD1_SSCR3151_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1707_SD2_SSCR3677_ Link to committee report HB1707_SD2_SSCR3677_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1707_CD1_CCR151-26_ Link to committee report HB1707_CD1_CCR151-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

HB1707_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-11-26_
HB1707_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-23-26_
HB1707_HD1_TESTIMONY_AEN_03-16-26_
HB1707_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-01-26_

Hearing Notices

AGR
2/11/26 9:30A
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
FIN
2/23/26 2:00P
308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
AEN
3/16/26 3:05P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WAM
4/01/26 10:03A
CR 211 & Videoconference
WAM
4/06/26 10:31A
CR 211 & Videoconference
CONF
4/28/26 9:35A
CR 325
CONF
4/29/26 9:30A
CR 325
CONF
4/30/26 9:30A
CR 325
CONF
5/01/26 9:15A
CR 325
CONF
5/01/26 5:00P
411