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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Transfers oversight of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Transfers the Agricultural Development Division of DAB to the ADC. Requires that certain regulatory functions related to animal health, biosecurity enforcement, inspections, and permitting compliance remain within DAB. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill transfers oversight of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch and the Agricultural Development Division, both currently part of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), to the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), a state entity focused on agricultural business. This means that the ADC will take on the responsibilities and duties associated with these branches, including their staff, records, and property. However, importantly, any regulatory functions related to animal health, enforcing biosecurity rules, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with permits will remain with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, not be transferred to the ADC. The bill also includes provisions to protect the rights and benefits of employees whose roles are transferred and specifies that this reorganization will take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Ways and Means Decision (10:31:00 3/2/2026 Conference Room 211 & Videoconference) (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2350&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2350_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2350_SD1_SSCR2479_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2350_SD1_SSCR2479_.pdf |
| SB2350_TESTIMONY_AEN-EDT_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2350_TESTIMONY_AEN-EDT_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2350_.HTM |
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