Hawaii SB2983: Relating to Natural Resources.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to natural resources.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES. SECTION 1. Chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "§708- Criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property. (1) A person commits the offense of criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property if, by means other than fire, the person intentionally or knowingly fells, injures, or destroys a tree growing or standing upon state or county property so as to substantially diminish the value of the tree, or substantially damages the potential value of a tree growing or standing upon state or county property, without the consent of the State or county on which the tree stands. (2) Criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property is a misdemeanor. (3) In addition to any penalty prescribed in this chapter, a person found guilty of violating this section shall also be required to pay to the State or county an amount equal to the 2026-2468 SB2983 CDl SMA.docx Page 2 S.B. NO. C.D. replacement value of the tree, as determined by an arborist designated by the appropriate state or county agency." SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 2026-2468 SB2983 CDl …

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Sponsors

• Chris Lee (D, 25) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)

Latest actions

1. June 24, 2026: Act 128, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).
2. June 24, 2026: Act 128, 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).
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) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Kong, Matsumoto voting no (6) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none).
8. April 29, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. April 29, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 57-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. April 29, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 22 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Kong, Matsumoto voting no (6) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 45 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Representative(s) Garcia. (April 29, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (April 29, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading with Representative(s) Cochran, Gedeon voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Matsumoto, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1) (April 14, 2026): 45 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Second Reading as amended in HD 1; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with Representative(s) Gedeon voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Repre (April 9, 2026): 47 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2983?

SB2983 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Natural Resources.

What does SB2983 do?

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

What is the status of SB2983?

Signed into law as of June 24, 2026. Latest action: Act 128, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229). (June 24, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2983?

Chris Lee (D, 25), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB2983?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2983&year=2026