SB 517 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Summary

Establishes a Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and other relevant stakeholders. Establishes the Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program Special Fund. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt administrative rules. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

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Governor

Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2026

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Committee

Jan 21, 2026

Committee

Re-Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM.

upper

Jan 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

3 primary · 1 co-sponsor