Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DOE; DOH; DCR; DOD; DAGS; UH; Local Preference; Landscaping Materials; Mulch; Compost; Soil; Reports
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)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-19 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-19 | Latest Action | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1518 HD1 SD1 | DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders | in_committee |
| HB 1520 HD1 SD1 | CSC; Campaign Finance; Criminal Prosecution; Period of Limitations | in_committee |
| HB 1628 HD2 SD1 | Hawaii Paroling Authority; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Compassionate Release; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1769 HD2 SD1 | Corrections; Private_ Out-of-state Prisons; Return to In-state Correctional Facilities; Reports | in_committee |
| HB 1838 HD2 SD1 | AG; U and T Visa Certification; Uniform Statewide Requirements; State and County Certifying Entities and Officials; Policies and Processes; Training; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1886 HD2 SD1 | Law Enforcement; State and County Law Enforcement; Federal Law Enforcement; State and Federal Collaboration; Visible Identification; Facial Coverings; Criminal Offenses | in_committee |
| HB 1888 HD3 SD1 | DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment; Intentional Bodily Injury | in_committee |
| HB 2078 HD1 SD1 | Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Habitual Violent Offenders; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Reports | in_committee |