SB 2103 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Summary

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Establishes certain exemptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB2103_SD1 → SB2103_SD2 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates the legislative metadata to reflect a new version (SD2) and changes the effective date of the pesticide buffer zone law from January 1, 2027, to July 1, 2050. It also expands the list of exemptions to include pesticides used for treating structural insulation and invasive species control by state departments.

Scope change

The bill's applicability timeline was significantly delayed, and the scope of exemptions was broadened to cover structural insulation and specific invasive species control activities.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the pesticide buffer zone restrictions was changed from January 1, 2027, to July 1, 2050, delaying the implementation of the one-half mile school and park safety zone.

ELIGIBILITY

New exemptions were added allowing the use of pesticides for treating and preserving structural insulation, which were not explicitly listed in the previous version.

Exemptions were expanded to include invasive species control conducted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its agents when responding to biosecurity threats.

TECHNICAL

The bill's metadata, including author names, bill numbers, and revision dates, were updated to reflect the new draft version (SD2).

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

Mar 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to AGR/EEP, CPC, referral sheet 17

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 170) 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: Senator(s) DeCoite, Hashimoto, Lamosao, McKelvey, Richards. 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.

upper

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. 2499) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.

upper

Feb 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN will hold a public decision making on 02-11-26 4:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee on AEN has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Committee

Referred to AEN, CPN.

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

upper

5 primary · 0 co-sponsors