SB 1304: DOA; Pesticides; Pesticide Drift Monitoring Study; Schools; Appropriations
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-25
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-06: Act 179, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill gives the Hawaii Department of Agriculture money to continue monitoring pesticide drift — spray that moves off target — at schools statewide, affecting students and school communities. The study must follow U.S. EPA rules, and the department must report its findings and any recommended laws to the Legislature before the 2029 session.
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide. (CD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study. (SD1)
Appropriates funding to the department of agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the department of agriculture has initiated a study on pesticide drift for schools statewide. The legislature recognizes the importance of this project to ensure children's safety and appropriate uses of pesticides for agricultural food security.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the pesticide use revolving fund the sum of $323,484 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and the sum of $311,903 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026‑2027 for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide; provided that:
(1) The study shall comply with all applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations; and
(2) After the study is completed, the department of agriculture shall submit a report of the findings and recommendations of the study, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2029.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
DOA; Pesticides; Pesticide Drift Monitoring Study; Schools; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide. (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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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the department of agriculture has initiated a study on pesticide drift for schools statewide. The legislature recognizes the importance of this project to ensure children's safety and appropriate uses of pesticides for agricultural food security.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the pesticide use revolving fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide; provided that:
(1) The study shall comply with all applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations;
(2) The department of agriculture shall contract with an independent consultant to conduct the study; and
(3) After the study is completed, the department shall submit a report of the findings and recommendations of the study, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2029.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOA; Pesticides; Pesticide Drift Monitoring Study; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study. 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 PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the department of agriculture has initiated a study on pesticide drift for schools statewide. The legislature recognizes the importance of this project to ensure children's safety and appropriate uses of pesticides for agricultural food security.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the pesticide use revolving fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027, to carry out the purposes of this Act, including for continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide; provided that the study shall comply with all applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations; provided further that the department of agriculture shall conclude the study and submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
DOA; Pesticides; Pesticide Drift Monitoring Study; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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 PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the department of agriculture has initiated a study on pesticide drift for schools statewide. The legislature recognizes the importance of this project to ensure children's safety and appropriate uses of pesticides for agricultural food security.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the pesticide use revolving fund the sum of $323,484 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the sum of $311,903 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027, to carry out the purposes of this Act, including for continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
DOA; Pesticides; Pesticide Drift Monitoring Study; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study. (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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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the department of agriculture has initiated a study on pesticide drift for schools statewide. The legislature recognizes the importance of this project to ensure children's safety and appropriate uses of pesticides for agricultural food security.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the pesticide use revolving fund the sum of $323,484 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the sum of $311,903 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027, to carry out the purposes of this Act, including for continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture.
SECTION 3. This Act, upon its approval, shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Pesticides; Pesticide Drift Monitoring Study
Description:
Appropriates funding to the department of agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study.
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 179, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279). |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Act 179, 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279). |
| May 2, 2025 | Enrolled 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) Cochran 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 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 116) as amended in (CD 1). |
| 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. 116). |
| Apr 24, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kahaloa, Kusch, Perruso, Quinlan, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 24, 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) Gabbard, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 325. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-25 9:31AM; Conference Room 325. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 9:31AM in conference room 325. |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-21-25 10:30AM in conference room 325. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; DeCoite Co-Chair; Rhoads, Awa. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
| Apr 14, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Kahaloa, Kusch Co-Chairs; Perruso, Quinlan, Matsumoto. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 590). |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 485). |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Woodson excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1897), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Ward. |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 03-28-25 3:30PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1363) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Kahaloa, Kusch, Lowen, Perruso; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan, Ward. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Friday, 03-14-25 10:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 298) in amended form (SD 2). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 831) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). |
| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 295) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Referred to AEN, WAM. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| Jan 21, 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 3, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 28, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Mar 14, 2025 | The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment |
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 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources | *** Support | Mar 28, 2025 |
| County of Maui | *** Support | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Department of Agriculture | *** Support | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Farmers Union | ** Support | |
| Hawai‘i Farm Bureau | *** Support | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii | ** Support | |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs | ** Support | |
| Office of the Mayor of the County of Maui | ** Support | |
| University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa | *** Support | Mar 28, 2025 |
| University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience | *** Support | Feb 7, 2025 |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 116
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1304
S.D. 2
H.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir and Madam:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the Senate to the amendments proposed by the House of Representatives in S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING,"
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.
The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds out of the Pesticide Use Revolving Fund to the Department of Agriculture to continue the Statewide pesticide drift monitoring study.
Your Committee on Conference finds that additional funding is necessary for the Department of Agriculture to continue its study on pesticide drift from applications occurring near schools. This measure supports the timely collection of accurate data to determine whether and how Hawaii's children are impacted by off-target pesticide drift.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Deleting language that would have required the Department of Agriculture to contract with an independent consultant to conduct the study;
(2) Inserting the following appropriation amounts for the Department of Agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study:
(A) $323,484 for fiscal year 2025-2026; and
(B) $311,903 for fiscal year 2026-2027;
(3) Changing its effective date to July 1, 2025; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
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 S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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____________________________ KIRSTIN KAHALOA Co-Chair |
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____________________________ MATTHIAS KUSCH Co-Chair |
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____________________________ LYNN DECOITE Co-Chair |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1897
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1304
S.D. 2
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 S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Office of the Mayor of the County of Maui; Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau; Hawaiʻi Farmers Union; Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii; and one individual. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaiʻi System; and Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action.
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 S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 2, 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. 1363
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1304
S.D. 2
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 Agriculture & Food Systems, to which was referred S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaii System; Office of the Mayor of the County of Maui; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Hawaii Farmers Union; and three individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action.
Your Committee finds that further study is needed to assess the potential impact of pesticide drift near schools and ensure that Hawaii's children are not exposed to off-target pesticide applications. The Department of Agriculture has already initiated a statewide pesticide drift monitoring study, which plays a critical role in evaluating air concentrations of pesticides and their potential effects on public health and the environment. This measure provides funding to continue the study, strengthening the State's ability to assess risks, implement mitigation strategies, and promote responsible pesticide use.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Requiring the Department of Agriculture to contract with an independent consultant to conduct the study;
(2) Extending the reporting deadline to the Legislature by three years;
(3) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(4) 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 $323,484 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $311,903 for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 831
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1304
S.D. 2
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 S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate moneys to the Department of Agriculture for the continuation of the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Agriculture, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, University of Hawaii System, County of Maui, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii, and two individuals.
Your Committee finds that the Department of Agriculture has initiated a study on pesticide drift for schools statewide. Your Committee further finds that additional study of pesticide applications occurring near schools is needed to ensure Hawaii's children are not being impacted by off-target pesticide drift. Accordingly, this measure provides funding for the continuation of these efforts.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Requiring the study to comply with United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations;
(2) Adding a deadline for the study's conclusion and requiring a report to the Legislature;
(3) Changing the appropriations from $323,484 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $311,903 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to unspecified amounts, respectively; and
(4) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, to facilitate further discussion on the measure.
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 S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 295
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1304
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 Agriculture and Environment, to which was referred S.B. No. 1304 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate funds to the Department of Agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Agriculture, University of Hawaiʻi System, Office of the Mayor of the County of Maui, and three individuals.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action.
Your Committee finds that pesticides pose a significant risk to public health as a known carcinogen. Therefore, this measure protects the public health of local communities, especially children, from the harmful effects of pesticides while ensuring the safety of areas impacted by pesticide drift.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Agriculture and Environment that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1304, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1304, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Agriculture and Environment,
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________________________________ MIKE GABBARD, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 28, 2025 | SB1304_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-28-25_.PDF |
| Mar 13, 2025 | SB1304_SD2_TESTIMONY_AGR_03-14-25_.PDF |
| Feb 25, 2025 | SB1304_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-26-25_.PDF |
| Feb 7, 2025 | SB1304_TESTIMONY_AEN_02-07-25_.PDF |
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Conference Committee
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Conference Committee
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Conference Committee
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House Standing Committee on Finance
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