Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 839
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (4)
- Elefante (Democratic)
- Richards (Democratic)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
- Wakai (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to WTL, JDC. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
The committee on WTL deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.