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SB 2160STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.

Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Voted 2/3/2026View source

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How representatives voted

4 yea·1 nay

Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/3/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.
  2. 2/3/2026Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2106) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/CPN.
  3. 1/28/2026The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
  4. 1/23/2026The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
  5. 1/22/2026Referred to AEN, WAM/CPN.
  6. 1/21/2026Introduced and passed First Reading.
  7. 1/14/2026Pending Introduction.