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Measure Title: RELATING TO COCONUT TREES.
Report Title: DAB; Coconut Trees; Landscape Palms; Natural Pesticides; Non-Pesticide Management; Seed Banks; Labeling; Natural Management of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Tax Credit
Description: Establishes recognition of coconut trees as a source of food and water, and as a cultural treasure. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to allow the use of coconut tree seed banks in the State. Requires owners or operators of property where any coconut tree is located to post and maintain a sign that clearly indicates that the coconut tree is a landscape palm, when applicable. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms. Establishes an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: AEN/WLA, WAM/CPN
Introducer(s): GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS
Act:

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2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM/CPN will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.
2/20/2026SReported from AEN/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2561) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/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, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/11/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/6/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SReferred to AEN/WLA, WAM/CPN.
1/26/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2026SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB2925 SD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB2925_SD1 Link to SB2925_SD1 .PDF file
SB2925 Link to SB2925 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2925_SD1_SSCR2561_ Link to committee report SB2925_SD1_SSCR2561_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB2925_TESTIMONY_AEN-WLA_02-11-26_

Hearing Notices

AEN/WLA
2/11/26 3:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WAM/CPN
3/03/26 10:16A
CR 211 & Videoconference