Hawaii Senate Bill 2153
Session 2026
Relating To Agriculture.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 21, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Jan 14, 2026
Latest Action
Jan 28, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2153
State
Hawaii
Session
2026
checkPassed on January 28, 2026
Motion Text
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
Requires the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop and adopt a multi-tiered, matrix-based assessment framework to develop definitions for the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires the Board to collaborate with stakeholders to draft the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature.
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01/28/2026
Senate
The 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 ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
01/23/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
01/22/2026
Senate
Referred to AEN, WAM.
01/21/2026
Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading.
01/14/2026
Senate
Pending Introduction.
Sources
HI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 21, 2026 9:03:23 AM
Record Updated
Jan 29, 2026 6:38:43 AM