Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DOA; Agricultural Crime; Branding; Inspectors; Agricultural Crime Prevention Program; Appropriations
Establishes an agricultural crime prevention program within the Department of Agriculture to provide grants, education, administrative enforcement, and other services for the benefit of the State's agricultural industry. Clarifies, creates, and strengthens laws regarding crimes and violations related to agriculture or agricultural lands and hunting on private agricultural lands. Establishes clear distinctions between administrative and criminal penalties. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-02-05 | Status | in_committee |
| 2025-02-05 | Latest Action | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1294 HD2 SD1 | DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 1334 HD3 SD1 | Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Food Donation; Charitable_ Religious_ or Nonprofit Organizations; Wild Game; Axis Deer | in_committee |
| HB 1427 HD1 SD1 | DOH; DOA; Avian Influenza; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 1737 HD3 SD1 | Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Farm Employee Housing | in_committee |
| HB 2246 HD1 SD1 | DAB; Agricultural Grant Program; Revolving Fund; Annual Report; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 2551 HD1 SD1 | Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Area-Wide Fruit Fly Suppression Program; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 428 HD1 SD1 | Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 773 HD1 SD1 | Department of Agriculture; Grant Specialist; Positions; Appropriation | in_committee |