Hawaii HB2207: Relating to Invasive Species.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to invasive species.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the coconut rhinoceros beetle can have devastating impacts on palm species that are foundational to the State's agricultural economy, cultural heritage, and ecosystems. The use of fine mesh nets can be an effective means of preventing adult coconut rhinoceros beetles from accessing vulnerable plants, effectively mitigating their impact on local plants and the environment. The legislature further finds that even though Act 184, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, authorizes the department of agriculture and biosecurity to adopt rules for the use of banned monofilament netting, such power is only extended for bird keeping. The legislature is concerned that, due to this limiting authority, the ability of the department to adopt rules to allow for the sale of monofilament netting for coconut~ rhinoceros beetle interdiction may be thwarted. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to: 2026--3462 1+82207 CD1 HMSO NcJ. ~ H.B. C.D. (1) Allow for the use of monofilament netting for purposes of protecting plants against invasive species under certain conditions; and (2) Require the department of agriculture and biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including certain monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. SECTION 2. Section 141--17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, …

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Sponsors

• Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6) · primary sponsor
• Della Belatti (D, 26)
• Cory Chun (D, 35)
• Luke Evslin (D, 16)
• Andrew Garrett (D, 22)
• Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
• Greggor Ilagan (D, 4)
• Jeanne Kapela (D, 5)
• Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D, 2)
• Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
• Lisa Marten (D, 51)
• Scot Matayoshi (D, 49)

Latest actions

1. June 5, 2026: Act 103, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).
2. June 5, 2026: Act 103, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).
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 in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
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. 118-26).
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 HB2207?

HB2207 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Invasive Species.

What does HB2207 do?

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

What is the status of HB2207?

Signed into law as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: Act 103, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203). (June 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2207?

Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2207?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2207&year=2026