Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1988
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LOWEN (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- IWAMOTO (Democratic)
- KAHALOA (Democratic)
- KAPELA (Democratic)
- KUSCH (Democratic)
- LA CHICA (Democratic)
- MARTEN (Democratic)
- OLDS (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- SOUZA (Republican)
- TODD (Democratic)
- WOODSON (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3