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Measure Title: RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Report Title: DAB; UH CTAHR; Industrial Hemp Program; Industrial Hemp Advisory Board; Native Hawaiian Practices; Non-Cannabinoid Industrial Hemp Infrastructure and Innovation; State Building Code; Hempcrete; Appropriations ($)
Description: Establishes an Industrial Hemp Program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that includes education and support for non-cannabinoid industrial hemp cultivation and use. Establishes the Industrial Hemp Program Advisory Board to develop a strategic plan to establish and expand the processing infrastructure and commercialization of industrial hemp. Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to support research and development focused on local adaptation, sustainability, and economic development goals. Requires DAB to promote partnerships with Native Hawaiian practitioners, cooperatives, and aina-based programs. Adopts state building codes for hemp-based materials, including hempcrete. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN
Introducer(s): RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki
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DateChamberStatus Text
3/12/2026HReferred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 190) in amended form (SD 1).
3/10/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Gabbard. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026SOne Day Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2908) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
3/4/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/4/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/2/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:35AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
2/20/2026SReported from AEN/EDU/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2481) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
2/3/2026SThe committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto.
2/3/2026SThe committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/3/2026SThe 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, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.
1/30/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN/EDU/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/26/2026SReferred to AEN/EDU/HWN, WAM/JDC.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/14/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2178_SD1 Link to SB2178_SD1 .PDF file
SB2178 Link to SB2178 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2178_SD1_SSCR2481_ Link to committee report SB2178_SD1_SSCR2481_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2178_SD1_SSCR2908_ Link to committee report SB2178_SD1_SSCR2908_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2178_TESTIMONY_AEN-EDU-HWN_02-03-26_
SB2178_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM-JDC_03-04-26_

Hearing Notices

AEN/EDU/HWN
2/03/26 1:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WAM/JDC
3/04/26 10:35A
CR 211 & Videoconference