Hawaii HB1707: Relating to Agriculture.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to agriculture.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that increasing local agricultural production is essential to the long-term sustainability and food security of the State. However, local agricultural producers face significant economic challenges, particularly with the high costs of transporting agricultural products and necessary supplies across the State. In a recent survey report on Hawaii commercial agricultural expansion, thirty-nine per cent of participating local ranchers and farmers cited shipping and transportation costs as a leading barrier to the expansion of their agricultural production. These transportation costs place undue strain and financial burdens on farmers and ranchers, limiting their ability to compete in local markets and reducing the overall productivity of HawaiiTs agricultural sector. Additionally, in response to the economic tariffs being implemented by the Trump administration, the department of transportation harbors division reported that effective July 1, 2025, the tariff for wharfage and pipeline 2026--3397 HB17O7 CD1 HMSO H.B. Nc~. ~ Page2 C.D. toll rates will reflect a 4.1 per cent increase, further adding to the strain on local producers. The legislature recognizes that, to successfully scale up local production, the establishment of a cost reimbursement program that offsets the increased transportation costs of agricultural producers is necessary to ensure growth in the agricultural sector. The financial relief provided by a cost reimbursement program would …

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Sponsors

• Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D, 2) · primary sponsor
• Terez Amato (D, 11)
• Della Belatti (D, 26)
• Greggor Ilagan (D, 4)
• Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6)
• Lisa Kitagawa (D, 48)
• Michael Lee (D, 50)
• Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
• Scot Matayoshi (D, 49)
• Daynette Morikawa (D, HD-017)
• Ikaika Olds (D, 23)
• Gregg Takayama (D, 34)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: Act 068, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).
2. June 4, 2026: Act 068, 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).
3. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
4. May 7, 2026: Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
8. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 151-26).
10. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• none. (May 1, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2) (April 14, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• WAM: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 6, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1707?

HB1707 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Agriculture.

What does HB1707 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to agriculture.

What is the status of HB1707?

Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Act 068, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168). (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1707?

Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D, 2), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1707?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1707&year=2026