SB 2102 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.

Summary

Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the use of hemp or hemp-derived feed ingredients in commercial feed in the State, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB2102_SD1 → SB2102_SD2 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated to change the sponsor from Margaret McGary to Amy Vickers and shifted the effective date from immediate approval to July 1, 2050. The core policy regarding hemp in animal feed was significantly narrowed: the requirement for federal or industry approval before using hemp in livestock feed was removed, while the prohibition on using cannabinoids in human food and cosmetics was strengthened by deleting the reference to federal law. The definition of 'commercial feed' was also adjusted to remove the specific condition requiring FDA or AAFCO approval for livestock products.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding livestock feed was narrowed by removing the prerequisite for federal or industry approval, whereas the scope regarding human consumption was tightened by removing the federal law exception.

TIMELINE

The effective date was changed from immediate approval to July 1, 2050.

ELIGIBILITY

The requirement for FDA or AAFCO approval before using hemp in livestock feed was removed.

REQUIREMENT

The prohibition on using cannabinoids in human food and cosmetics was strengthened by removing the exception for federal law permission.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'commercial feed' was updated to remove the condition requiring federal or industry approval for livestock products.

TECHNICAL

The bill sponsor was changed from Margaret McGary to Amy Vickers.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 11:20 AM; Conference Room 325.

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Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.

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Apr 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.

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Apr 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 11:00AM; Conference Room 325.

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Apr 16, 2026

Amended

Senate disagrees with House amendments.

upper

Apr 16, 2026

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 623).

upper

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Committee

Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1490-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Lowen; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Perruso, Quinlan, Matsumoto.

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 17

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 169) in amended form (SD 2).

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.

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Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2497) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.

upper

Feb 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

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, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.

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Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 3:10PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

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Jan 22, 2026

Committee

Referred to AEN, CPN.

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Jan 21, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

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4 primary · 3 co-sponsors