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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Temporarily prohibits the taking by spearing of uhu or kala in state marine waters around the island of Oahu, and prohibits the commercial sale of uhu and kala so taken, until the Division of Aquatic Resources' Holomua Marine Initiative process adopts applicable regulations.
AI Summary
This bill temporarily prohibits the taking of uhu (parrotfish) and kala (bluespine unicornfish) by spearing in Oahu's state marine waters, specifically between sunset and sunrise, and also bans the commercial sale of these fish if speared. These restrictions will remain in place until the Division of Aquatic Resources' Holomua Marine Initiative process establishes new regulations aimed at restoring uhu and kala populations to levels that prevent seaweed from overgrowing corals, at which point this specific section of the law will become void.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 (on 01/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1750&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1750_.HTM |
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