Hawaii SB2802: Relating to the University of Hawaii.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to the university of hawaii.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the diversification and sustainability of agriculture is vital to the State's future. A steady supply of workers having the appropriate knowledge is essential to support these goals. The legislature believes that offering a bachelor degree in agricultural science at the university of Hawaii-West Oahu will help grow the expertise needed to foster sustainable and diversified agriculture in the State. The legislature declares that the establishment of a bachelor degree program in agricultural science at the university of Hawaii-West Oahu is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the establishment of a bachelor degree program in agricultural science at the university of Hawaii-West Oahu. 2026-2525 SB2802 CDl SMA.docx Page 2 S.B. NO. H.D. C.D. SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $375,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for; (1) The establishment of a bachelor degree program in agricultural science at the university of Hawaii-West Oahu; (2) One full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to administer and support the program; and (3) Related supplies and equipment. The sum …

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Sponsors

• Dela Cruz, Donovan (D, 17) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Brandon Elefante (D, 16)
• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
• Dru Kanuha (D, 3)
• Michelle Kidani (D, 18)
• Lamosao, Rachele (D, 19)
• Chris Lee (D, 25)
• Glenn Wakai (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. June 26, 2026: Act 154, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).
2. June 26, 2026: Act 154, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
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; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) 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: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 175-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 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; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 50 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Representative(s) Muraoka. (May 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1) (April 14, 2026): 49 yea, 1 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2802?

SB2802 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to the University of Hawaii.

What does SB2802 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to the university of hawaii.

What is the status of SB2802?

Signed into law as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Act 154, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255). (June 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2802?

Dela Cruz, Donovan (D, 17), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2802?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2802&year=2026