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HB1830

Relating To Agriculture.

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Introduced· Jan 22, 2026

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1830

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to agriculture.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

PART I

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, codified as section 149A-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires all users of restricted use pesticides to report annually on their use of restricted use pesticides to the department of agriculture and biosecurity.

The legislature further finds that to implement this program, the department should provide users with the most efficient and consistent way to report their information. Thus, all users should be able to report their information and data online to the department.

The purpose of this part is to require and appropriate funds for the department of agriculture and biosecurity to develop an online restricted use pesticide reporting system through which users may report their restricted use pesticide use directly to the department.

SECTION 2. The department of agriculture and biosecurity shall develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticide reporting pursuant to section 149A-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

SECTION 3. 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 2026-2027 for the department of agriculture and biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticide reporting.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture and biosecurity for the purposes of this part.

PART II

SECTION 4. 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 2026-2027 to convert full-time equivalent ( FTE) temporary environmental health specialist III positions (position numbers 123035 and 123036) into full-time equivalent ( FTE) permanent environmental health specialist III positions.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture and biosecurity for the purposes of this part.

PART III

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

DAB; Restricted Use Pesticides; Online Reporting; Position Conversion; Appropriations

Description:

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool through which users may report their restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions.

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

Source: Hawaiʻi State Legislature · Retrieved Nov 9, 2026 · Source document ↗