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Measure Title: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Report Title: DAB; Pests; Invasive Species; Importation; Inspection; Sale; Prohibition; Quarantine; Interim Rules; Penalties; Position; Appropriation ($)
Description: Clarifies that the importation of any item or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or pest is prohibited. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules to designate certain restricted articles to require a compliance agreement prior to importation. Clarifies that the State is not responsible for any economic loss or damages related to any actions by the Department under chapter 150A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the Department to administratively inspect any article imported or moved into the State from the continental United States or between the islands of the State. Authorizes the Department to compel the quarantine of certain non-agricultural items or materials. Allows for certain interim rules adopted by the Department to be effective for up to two years. Clarifies penalties for various quarantine and import law violations. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent position within the Department to assist the Plant Industry Division Administrator in drafting, reviewing, and updating certain administrative rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC
Introducer(s): KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, LAMOSAO, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA
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Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
2/20/2026SReported from AEN/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2678) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
2/19/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; 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; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
2/18/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-19-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2/17/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:07AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 3:05PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/11/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-17-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/11/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-13-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2/6/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SReferred to AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC.
1/26/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2026SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2760_SD1 Link to SB2760_SD1 .PDF file
SB2760 Link to SB2760 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2760_SD1_SSCR2678_ Link to committee report SB2760_SD1_SSCR2678_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2760_TESTIMONY_CPN-AEN_02-11-26_

Hearing Notices

AEN/CPN
2/11/26 10:00A
CR 229 & Videoconference
AEN
2/13/26 3:05P
CR 224 & Videoconference
CPN
2/17/26 10:00A
CR 229 & Videoconference
CPN
2/18/26 10:07A
CR 229 & Videoconference
AEN
2/18/26 3:05P
CR 224 & Videoconference
CPN
2/19/26 10:00A
CR 229 & Videoconference