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Measure Title: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Report Title: DAB; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement; Exemptions
Description: Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Establishes certain exemptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: AGR/EEP, CPC
Introducer(s): GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA
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Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/12/2026HReferred to AGR/EEP, CPC, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 170) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Hashimoto, Lamosao, McKelvey, Richards. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2913) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/26/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.
2/20/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
2/20/2026SReported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2499) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
2/11/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/9/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN will hold a public decision making on 02-11-26 4:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2/8/2026SThe committee on AEN has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/4/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-09-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2/3/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/22/2026SReferred to AEN, CPN.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/14/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2103_SD2 Link to SB2103_SD2 .PDF file
SB2103_SD1 Link to SB2103_SD1 .PDF file
SB2103 Link to SB2103 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2103_SD1_SSCR2499_ Link to committee report SB2103_SD1_SSCR2499_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2103_SD2_SSCR2913_ Link to committee report SB2103_SD2_SSCR2913_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2103_TESTIMONY_AEN_02-06-26_
SB2103_SD1_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-26-26_

Hearing Notices

AEN
2/06/26 3:01P
CR 224 & Videoconference
AEN
2/11/26 4:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
CPN
2/26/26 9:45A
CR 229 & Videoconference