SB 2258 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO LOCAL PURCHASING PREFERENCE.

Summary

Gradually requires that, by 2032, 30% of the natural landscaping materials purchased by certain departments be locally sourced, meaning 50% of the wholesale value is added by manufacture, processing, production, or harvesting in the State. Applies to the Department of Education, Department of Health, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of Defense, Department of Accounting and General Services, and University of Hawaii System. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (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 15, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB2258 → SB2258_SD1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates the local purchasing preference requirements for landscaping materials, changing the definition of 'local' to require that more than 50% of the wholesale value be added within the State rather than Hawaii specifically. It also extends the definition of 'local' to include the University of Hawaii System and clarifies that the Act takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include the University of Hawaii System, whereas the original text implied it covered the university but did not use the full 'System' designation.

DEFINITION

Changed the definition of 'local natural landscaping materials' from requiring 50% value added in Hawaii to requiring 50% value added in the State.

Updated the definition of 'local value-added agricultural products' to require 50% value added in the State instead of Hawaii.

SCOPE

Explicitly included the University of Hawaii System in the list of entities required to purchase local landscaping materials.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date of the Act from 'upon approval' to a fixed date of January 1, 2025.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title and metadata to reflect the Senate District 1 version (SD1) and revised revision numbers.

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 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Reported from GVO/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2473) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Feb 11, 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 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on GVO/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 9:45AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 26, 2026

Committee

Referred to GVO/CPN, WAM.

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

upper

2 primary · 2 co-sponsors