Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 2596
RELATING TO PLANTS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KUSCH (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- CHUN (Democratic)
- EVSLIN (Democratic)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- HARTSFIELD (Democratic)
- KAHALOA (Democratic)
- KAPELA (Democratic)
- KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY (Democratic)
- KILA (Democratic)
- KITAGAWA (Democratic)
- MARTEN (Democratic)
- MIYAKE (Democratic)
- MORIKAWA (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- TAM (Democratic)
- TARNAS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires persons who sell or offer plants for sale at retail to provide information on the risk of invasiveness of the plant species. Requires the Invasive Species Council to develop a labeling system for plants that displays the plants' weed risk assessments. Establishes fines for violations. Effective 1/1/2027.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 28, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to AGR, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6 - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 4, 2026 · House
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-06-26 9:01AM. - Feb 4, 2026 · House
Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday, 02-06-26 9:01AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 6, 2026 · House
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.