HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
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Rep. Cory M. Chun, Chair |
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Rep. Matthias Kusch, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa |
Rep. Sean Quinlan |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
Rep. Lauren Matsumoto |
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Rep. Amy A. Perruso |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
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9:30 AM |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvements for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Agricultural Research and Extension Station on Kauai. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HED, AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. Requires the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish a Center for Biosecurity Research, Education, and Extension to develop and implement innovative solutions for detecting, monitoring, eradicating, and managing invasive species. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HED, AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop a Molokai Biosecurity Plan to prevent the spread of invasive species found elsewhere in the State to the island of Molokai. Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for a plants and plant materials inspection and quarantine facility on the island of Molokai and facility staffing.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. Amends section 150A-58, Hawaii Revised Statute, to clarify that signatory industries to a biosecurity government-industry agreement shall not be liable for costs related to performing activities pursuant to the agreement. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a working group that comprises signatories of the biosecurity government-industry agreements for joint-decision making.
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AGR, JHA |
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RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY. Establishes and appropriates funds in the form of grants for the Hawaii Farm to Families Program under the Department of Human Services to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2027 and 2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HSH, AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE GARDENING. Establishes within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity a temporary Subsistence-Plus Gardening Pilot Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING. Clarifying the permitted uses within the agriculture district with respect to farm dwellings and farm employee housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes the Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/28. Appropriates funds.
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds for the Area-Wide Fruit Fly Suppression Program.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. Establishes a Clean Plant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to support the production, maintenance, and distribution of disease-free, clean plant material to growers, nurseries, and other agricultural producers in the State. Appropriates funds.
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________________________________________ Rep. Cory Chun Chair |
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