HB 650: DBEDT; FDA; Colored Sea Salt; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-25
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-06: Act 195, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill provides $300,000 to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to give education and support to Hawaii sea salt makers about federal Food and Drug Administration rules for colored sea salt. It funds help for businesses to understand the FDA’s guidance on color additives and, if needed, how to apply to the FDA to get a color additive approved for food use.
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. (CD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the popularity of Hawaii-made sea salt products is on the rise. Sea salt products colored with Hawaiian charcoal, volcanic clay, and other natural ingredients help to promote the State's businesses.
The legislature further finds that incorporating the United States Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on the use of color additives in sea salt products should be a state priority. The guidance indicates that sea salt manufacturers who intend to use color additives that are not currently approved for food use should first obtain approval through the United States Food and Drug Administration's color additive petition process.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued viability of the State's sea salt manufacturing industry by appropriating funds to provide education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $300,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
DBEDT; FDA; Colored Sea Salt; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the popularity of Hawaii-made sea salt products is on the rise. Sea salt products colored with Hawaiian charcoal, volcanic clay, and other natural ingredients help to promote the State's businesses.
The legislature further finds that incorporating the United States Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on the use of color additives in sea salt products should be a state priority. The guidance indicates that sea salt manufacturers who intend to use color additives that are not currently approved for food use should first obtain approval through the United States Food and Drug Administration's color additive petition process.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued viability of the State's sea salt manufacturing industry by appropriating funds to provide education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
DBEDT; FDA; Colored Sea Salt; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the popularity of Hawaii-made sea salt products is on the rise. Sea salt products colored with Hawaiian charcoal, volcanic clay, and other natural ingredients help to promote the State's businesses.
The legislature further finds that incorporating the United States Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on the use of color additives in sea salt products should be a state priority. The guidance indicates that sea salt manufacturers who intend to use color additives that are not currently approved for food use should first obtain approval through the United States Food and Drug Administration's color additive petition process.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued viability of the State's sea salt manufacturing industry by appropriating funds to provide education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DBEDT; FDA; Colored Sea Salt; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to sea salt products.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the popularity of Hawaii-made sea salt products is on the rise. Sea salt products colored with Hawaiian charcoal, volcanic clay, and other natural ingredients help to promote the State's businesses.
The legislature further finds that addressing the United States Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on the use of color additives in sea salt products should be a state priority. The guidance indicates that sea salt manufacturers who intend to use color additives that are not currently approved for food use should first obtain approval through the United States Food and Drug Administration's color additive petition process.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued viability of the State's sea salt manufacturing industry by appropriating moneys to provide education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $300,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
DBEDT; FDA; Colored Sea Salt; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Jun 6, 2025 | Act 195, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295). |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Act 195, 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295). |
| May 1, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Chun excused (1). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 129). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 129) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Hashem, Templo, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 10:00AM in conference room 411. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 10:03AM in conference room 411. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862). |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Wakai Co-Chair; Fukunaga, DeCorte. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
| Apr 14, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Hussey Co-Chairs; Hashem, Templo, Matsumoto. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 660) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1767) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-02-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1174) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-13-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to EDT, WAM. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 113). |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 907), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-24-25 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 330) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Todd, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 02-05-25 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism |
Passed |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Technology |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Board of Agriculture | *** Support | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Chamber of Commerce Hawaii | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| H.K. Enterprise Group, Inc | ** Support | |
| H.K. Enterprise Group, Inc. | ** Support | |
| H.K. Enterprise Group, Inc. (dba Hawaii Kai Corporation) | *** Support | Feb 5, 2025 |
| H.K. Enterprise Group, Inc. (dba: Hawaii Kai Corporation) | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| H.K. Enterprise Group, Inc., dba Hawaii Kai Corporation | ** Support | |
| Hawai'i Farm Bureau | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaii Department of Agriculture | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaii Food Industry Association | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaiikaico | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau | ** Support | |
| State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture | *** Support | Feb 5, 2025 |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 129
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 650
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madam and Sir:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an appropriation amount of $300,000 and removing the appropriation for fiscal year 2026-2027;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2025; and
(3) Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1767
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 650
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to ensure the continued viability of Hawaii's sea salt manufacturing industry.
Specifically, this measure appropriates moneys to provide education and support for local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Hawaii Food Industry Association; Chamber of Commerce Hawaii; and Hawaii Kai Corporation.
Your Committee finds that appropriating moneys to educate and provide support for local sea salt manufacturers on the United States Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on the use of color additives in sea salt products will promote the continued safe sale of Hawaii-made sea salt products.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1174
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 650
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, to which was referred H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Food Industry Association; Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau; Chamber of Commerce Hawaii; and H.K. Enterprise Group, Inc.
Your Committee finds that the popularity of Hawaii-made sea salt products is on the rise. These products are often colored with Hawaiian charcoal, volcanic clay, and other natural ingredients to promote higher sales. While the United States Food and Drug Administration outlines an approval process for color additives in food products, the State does not offer support to local businesses to follow federal guidance. By appropriating funds for education and support regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on colored sea salt, this measure will promote the continued safe sale of Hawaii-made sea salt by local businesses.
Your Committee has amended this measure by inserting an effective date of July 1, 2050, to encourage further discussion.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 907
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 650
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Agriculture; Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau; Hawaii Food Industry Association; and H.K. Enterprise Group, Inc., dba Hawaii Kai Corporation. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 330
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 650
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Economic Development & Technology, to which was referred H.B. No. 650 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds to provide education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Food Industry Association; Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau; H.K. Enterprise Group, Inc.; and one individual.
Your Committee finds that the United States Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on the use of color additives in sea salt products indicates that manufacturers who intend to use color additives that are not currently approved for food use should obtain approval through the color additive petition process. This measure appropriates funds to provide education and support to local businesses regarding the industry guidance on colored sea salt.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriation to an unspecified amount;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider an appropriation amount of $300,000.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development & Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 650, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 650, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development & Technology,
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| Apr 2, 2025 | HB650_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-02-25_.PDF |
| Mar 13, 2025 | HB650_HD1_TESTIMONY_EDT_03-13-25_.PDF |
| Feb 24, 2025 | HB650_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-24-25_.PDF |
| Feb 5, 2025 | HB650_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-05-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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Conference Committee
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Conference Committee
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Conference Committee
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Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
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Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
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House Standing Committee on Finance
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House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Technology
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