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Measure Title: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Report Title: DAB; Quarantine; Invasive Species; Pests; Interim Rules
Description: Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to quarantine any business or other area that is known or reasonably suspected to be infested or infected with any pest. Authorizes the Department to establish interim rules governing the transportation of any material into and within the State known to harbor or transport a high-impact invasive species or pest. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: AGR, JHA
Introducer(s): RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA
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DateChamberStatus Text
3/24/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
3/24/2026HReported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1396-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
3/18/2026HThe committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Matsumoto; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
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, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 187) 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. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3018) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/20/2026SReported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2490) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/13/2026SThe 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, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.
2/10/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 3:10PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
1/26/2026SReferred to AEN, JDC.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/14/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2174_HD1 Link to SB2174_HD1 .PDF file
SB2174_SD2 Link to SB2174_SD2 .PDF file
SB2174_SD1 Link to SB2174_SD1 .PDF file
SB2174 Link to SB2174 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2174_SD1_SSCR2490_ Link to committee report SB2174_SD1_SSCR2490_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2174_SD2_SSCR3018_ Link to committee report SB2174_SD2_SSCR3018_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2174_HD1_HSCR1396-26_ Link to committee report SB2174_HD1_HSCR1396-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2174_TESTIMONY_AEN_02-13-26_
SB2174_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-27-26_
SB2174_SD2_TESTIMONY_AGR_03-18-26_

Hearing Notices

AEN
2/13/26 3:10P
CR 224 & Videoconference
JDC
2/27/26 10:30A
CR 016 & Videoconference
AGR
3/18/26 9:30A
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE