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SB 2078STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Clarifies that rules adopted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to section 190-3, HRS, may regulate aquarium fish permits. 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. (SD1)

Voted 3/12/2026View source

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How representatives voted

9 yea·1 nay·1 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/12/2026Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17
  2. 3/12/2026Pass First Reading
  3. 3/10/2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 161) in amended form (SD 1).
  4. 3/10/2026Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  5. 3/6/2026One Day Notice 03-10-26.
  6. 3/6/2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2984) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
  7. 2/26/2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
  8. 2/23/2026The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  9. 2/20/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
  10. 2/20/2026Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2602) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.