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HI SB2781
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to convene a six-member working group to study Hawaii's floriculture industry and lei production
- Working group must gather existing data on flower farm numbers, geographic distribution, types and volume of locally produced lei materials, and capacity to meet demand
- Study must evaluate barriers faced by local growers and identify resources, incentives, and infrastructure needed to sustainably support local floriculture
- Members include representatives from the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association, florist industry, and lei makers
- Report with findings and proposed legislation due 20 days before the 2027 legislative session; working group dissolves June 30, 2027
Legislative Description
Relating To Lei.
Working Group
Last Action
Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture3/12/2026
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/20/2026
Government Operations1/30/2026
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