SB 2154 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Summary

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the one-year study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds to establish positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB2154 → SB2154_SD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to reflect its transition from a House bill to a Senate District 1 version, updating metadata and formatting. The most significant substantive change is the effective date of the Act, which was moved from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2050, likely to align with a future budget cycle or fiscal year. Additionally, the specific funding allocation for two full-time equivalent positions was removed from the summary text, replaced with a general appropriation for 'positions' without specifying the number, though the core purpose of funding a study and establishing staff remains.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on agriculture, but the timeline for implementation has been extended significantly.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2050.

FISCAL

The specific detail regarding the funding for two full-time equivalent positions was removed from the summary text, replaced with a general reference to establishing positions.

TECHNICAL

Metadata, author names, and formatting were updated to reflect the bill's progression to the Senate District 1 version.

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

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2105) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Jan 28, 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, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Committee

Referred to AEN, WAM.

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

upper

8 primary · 4 co-sponsors