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HI HB2194

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darius Kila

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes phased benchmarks requiring state executive agencies to purchase increasing percentages of lei made entirely from natural materials grown, harvested, and assembled in Hawaii by December 31, 2032, 2037, and 2042 (specific percentages left blank in draft)

  • Prohibits state executive agencies from purchasing any lei containing plant materials grown and harvested outside Hawaii after a specified date (left blank in draft)

  • Requires "Hawaii Grown" labeled lei to have at least 90% of direct material costs from plant materials and natural objects cultivated or harvested within the state

  • Mandates disclosure of geographic origin (state, territory, or foreign country) for all plant materials and natural objects in lei offered for sale

  • Authorizes penalties and injunctive relief against sellers who violate labeling requirements, with documentation required upon request from administrators

Legislative Description

Relating To Lei.

Penalties

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/11/2026
Agriculture1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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