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Measure Title: RELATING TO COCONUT TREES.
Report Title: DAB; Taxation; Natural Management of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Tax Credit; Appropriation
Description: Establishes an income tax credit for qualified costs to implement natural management of coconut rhinoceros beetles that result in consumable coconut trees. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: AGR, ECD, FIN
Introducer(s): GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS
Act:

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/30/2026HReport adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
3/30/2026HReported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1513-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
3/25/2026HThe committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
3/20/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 03-25-26 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/20/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
3/20/2026HReported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1246-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to ECD.
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, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 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, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 321) in amended form (SD 1).
3/10/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026SOne Day Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from WAM/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2892) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
3/3/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
3/3/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao, Awa.
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.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2925_HD2 Link to SB2925_HD2 .PDF file
SB2925_SD1 Link to SB2925_SD1 .PDF file
SB2925 Link to SB2925 .PDF file
SB2925_HD1 Link to SB2925_HD1 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2925_SD1_SSCR2561_ Link to committee report SB2925_SD1_SSCR2561_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2925_SD1_SSCR2892_ Link to committee report SB2925_SD1_SSCR2892_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2925_HD1_HSCR1246-26_ Link to committee report SB2925_HD1_HSCR1246-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2925_HD2_HSCR1513-26_ Link to committee report SB2925_HD2_HSCR1513-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2925_TESTIMONY_AEN-WLA_02-11-26_
SB2925_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM-CPN_03-03-26_
SB2925_SD1_TESTIMONY_AGR_03-18-26_
SB2925_HD1_TESTIMONY_ECD_03-25-26_

Hearing Notices

AEN/WLA
2/11/26 3:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WAM/CPN
3/03/26 10:16A
CR 211 & Videoconference
AGR
3/18/26 9:30A
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
ECD
3/25/26 10:00A
423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE