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S.Con.Res.133

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity, To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Commercial Octopus Aquaculture.

Introduced·3/16/26
Introduced Text

Requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules prohibiting commercial octopus aquaculture in Hawaii.

This resolution requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to adopt rules prohibiting commercial octopus aquaculture. The resolution highlights concerns about animal welfare, ecosystem health, and cultural significance of octopus in Native Hawaiian traditions. It emphasizes the potential negative impacts of commercial aquaculture on marine ecosystems, local fisheries, and food security. The resolution aims to prevent the development of a commercial octopus aquaculture industry in Hawaii.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

2 Yea

DD

3 Nay

RDD

Calendar

Apr 8

1:01 PM

Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.

Apr 8

Senate

The recommendation was not adopted.

Apr 8

Senate

The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Chang ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Inouye; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCorte.