Bill Sponsor
Hawaii Senate Bill 2
Session 2026
Relating To Trees.
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Feb 13, 2025
Sponsors
First Action
Jan 8, 2025
Latest Action
Dec 8, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2
State
Hawaii
Session
2026
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Republican
Primary
Republican
Primary
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on February 4, 2025
Motion Text
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
Establishes a two-year Fruit Tree Harvest Pilot Program. Requires state agencies, to the extent practicable, to plant fruit trees in new or renovated landscaping that includes trees within the boundaries of the program. Authorizes persons to harvest fruit from those fruit trees. Provides that the State is not liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the harvesting or ingesting of fruit, including food-borne illness. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)
Actions (10)
12/08/2025
Hawaii State Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
02/13/2025
Senate
Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 409) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
02/13/2025
Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
02/04/2025
Senate
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, Fevella.
01/30/2025
Senate
The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-04-25 3:00PM; CR 225.
01/28/2025
Senate
The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 01-30-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 225.
01/24/2025
Senate
The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
01/16/2025
Senate
Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC.
01/15/2025
Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading.
01/08/2025
Senate
Pending Introduction.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 21, 2026 8:57:35 AM
Record Updated
Jul 15, 2026 6:07:59 AM