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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill 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)
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity conduct a comprehensive study of agricultural markets specifically for Hawaii farmers, aiming to identify strategies and actions to support the state's agricultural sector. The department is also required to establish two new full-time equivalent (FTE) positions: one data scientist, statistician, or market analyst to perform data analysis, and one field researcher to gather agricultural data for an agricultural statistics service. This collected data will be used to create an agricultural data dashboard accessible to the public, thereby empowering policymakers and farmers with better information for decision-making and sustainable practices. The bill appropriates funds for both the one-year study and the establishment of these new positions, with the entire act set to take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D),
Sharon Moriwaki (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2154&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2154_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2154_SD1_SSCR2105_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2154_SD1_SSCR2105_.pdf |
| SB2154_TESTIMONY_AEN_01-28-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2154_TESTIMONY_AEN_01-28-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2154_.HTM |
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