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Measure Title: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Report Title: DAB; ADC; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Agricultural Enterprises; Transfer
Description: Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that relate to agricultural enterprises to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Requires that the regulatory functions of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch remain within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Companion:  HB1606
Package: None
Current Referral: AGR, ECD, FIN
Introducer(s): WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO
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DateChamberStatus Text
3/18/2026HThe committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/12/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026HReferred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 215) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/5/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/5/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2850) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/2/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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.
2/27/2026SThe committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026SReported from AEN/EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2479) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/6/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
2/6/2026SThe 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, Richards, DeCoite, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/3/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN/EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/26/2026SReferred to AEN/EDT, WAM.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/15/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2350_SD2 Link to SB2350_SD2 .PDF file
SB2350_SD1 Link to SB2350_SD1 .PDF file
SB2350 Link to SB2350 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2350_SD1_SSCR2479_ Link to committee report SB2350_SD1_SSCR2479_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2350_SD2_SSCR2850_ Link to committee report SB2350_SD2_SSCR2850_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2350_TESTIMONY_AEN-EDT_02-06-26_
SB2350_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-02-26_
SB2350_SD2_TESTIMONY_AGR_03-18-26_

Hearing Notices

AEN/EDT
2/06/26 3:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WAM
3/02/26 10:02A
CR 211 & Videoconference
AGR
3/18/26 9:30A
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE