RELATING TO COCONUT TREES.
Summary
Establishes recognition of coconut trees as a source of food and water, and as a cultural treasure. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to allow the use of coconut tree seed banks in the State. Requires owners or operators of property where any coconut tree is located to post and maintain a sign that clearly indicates that the coconut tree is a landscape palm. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms. Establishes an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM/CPN.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jarrett Keohokalole
DDemocratic
P
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
Co
Joy San Buenaventura
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Richards
DDemocratic
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