Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program - Hawaii
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Summary
Hawaii State Legislature enacted SB2321 establishing a two-year Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program to mitigate and control the spread of the invasive two-lined spittlebug. The legislature appropriated funds for the program and requires reports to the Legislature. The bill passed the Senate 25-0 and cleared House committees with amendments.
What changed
Hawaii Senate Bill 2321 establishes a Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program for a two-year period to mitigate and control the spread of the invasive two-lined spittlebug. The bill appropriates state funds for program implementation and requires regular reporting to the Legislature. This represents a new regulatory program specifically targeting agricultural pest control.
Agricultural producers and landowners in Hawaii may face new requirements related to pest monitoring, reporting, or control measures as the program is implemented by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. The pilot program's structure suggests potential future regulatory requirements that could become permanent based on program outcomes.
What to do next
- Monitor Hawaii Department of Agriculture implementation of pilot program
- Prepare for potential pest monitoring and control requirements if operating agricultural land in affected areas
- Review reporting obligations under the pilot program
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Hawaii / SB2321 Passed SB2321 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-10
Relating To The Two-lined Spittlebug.
Establishes a two-year Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program to mitigate and control the spread of the two-lined spittlebug. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Bill Details
State Hawaii
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_ind...
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Sponsors
Mike Gabbard (Sen - D) Stanley Chang (Sen - D) Dru Kanuha (Sen - D) Angus McKelvey (Sen - D) Tim Richards (Sen - D) Joy San Buenaventura (Sen - D) Troy Hashimoto (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-07 H The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa. 2026-04-02 H Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-04-02 H The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26. 2026-03-31 H Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-03-24 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2). 2026-03-24 H Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1390-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. 2026-03-20 H The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Lowen, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan. 2026-03-17 H Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Friday, 03-20-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-03-12 H Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 17 2026-03-12 H Pass First Reading 2026-03-10 H Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 209) in amended form (SD 1). 2026-03-10 S Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. 2026-03-06 S One Day Notice 03-10-26. 2026-03-06 S Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2972) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 2026-03-04 S The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. 2026-03-02 S The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 2026-02-11 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. 2026-02-11 S Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2185) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. 2026-02-04 S The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. 2026-01-30 S The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. 2026-01-26 S Referred to AEN, WAM. 2026-01-21 S Introduced and passed First Reading. 2026-01-15 S Pending Introduction.
Votes
2026-02-04 Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 5 Nay: 0 2026-03-04 Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended Yea: 12 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-26 S Agriculture and Environment 2026-02-11 S Ways and Means 2026-03-12 H Agriculture 2026-03-24 H Finance
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-15 Introduced 2026-02-10 Amended 2026-03-23 Amended
Subjects
DAB Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program Invasive Species Reports Appropriation ($) Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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