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Measure Title: RELATING TO A BLUE ECONOMY.
Report Title: Blue Economy; Decarbonization; Marine Ecosystems; Working Group; Report
Description: Establishes the Blue Economy Working Group to study how to develop and support marine-based economic activities that align with the State's decarbonization and restorative food production goals. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: EDT/AEN, WAM
Introducer(s): GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai
Act:

Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026SReported from EDT/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2665) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/19/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/18/2026SThe 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, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
2/17/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT deferred the measure until 02-19-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 3:05PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT deferred the measure until 02-17-26 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2/9/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT/AEN has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-13-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2/8/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT/AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 3:05PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/6/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/26/2026SReferred to EDT/AEN, WAM.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/16/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2374_SD1 Link to SB2374_SD1 .PDF file
SB2374 Link to SB2374 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2374_SD1_SSCR2665_ Link to committee report SB2374_SD1_SSCR2665_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2374_TESTIMONY_EDT-AEN_02-13-26_

Hearing Notices

EDT/AEN
2/13/26 3:01P
CR 224 & Videoconference
EDT
2/17/26 1:00P
CR 229 & Videoconference
AEN
2/18/26 3:05P
CR 224 & Videoconference
EDT
2/19/26 1:05P
CR 229 & Videoconference