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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity a three-year Subsistence-Plus Gardening Pilot Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a three-year "Subsistence-Plus Gardening Pilot Program" within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to identify and make available small plots of land, up to two acres, suitable for gardening. The program will invite community-based farm clubs, which have shown community involvement, to participate in planting and harvesting priority crops, including traditional Hawaiian canoe crops, with the goal of improving food security and food sovereignty in the state, and will also support community food production hubs. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is required to report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature by early 2029, and funds are appropriated for the pilot program, with the entire act set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (20)
David Alcos (R)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2572&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2572_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2572_HD1_HSCR595-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2572_HD1_HSCR595-26_.pdf |
| HB2572_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2572_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2572_.HTM |
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