Bill
SB 1159
I appreciate your request, but I need to let you know that the full text of SB 1159 is not available in the information you've provided . The action dates and committee referenc...
I appreciate your request, but I need to let you know that the full text of SB 1159 is not available in the information you've provided. The action dates and committee references don't describe what the bill actually does—only its procedural progress through the legislature.
To give you an accurate analysis, I would need:
- The bill's actual text or a summary of its provisions
- What specific aquaculture regulations or policies it modifies
What I can tell you: The bill passed the Agriculture and Environment (AEN) committee with a positive recommendation and was referred to the Judiciary and Civil Law (JDC) committee. The referral to JDC suggests it likely contains legal or regulatory language significant enough to require legal review. The fact it carried over to 2026 indicates it didn't advance further in the 2025 session.
Could you provide:
1. A link to the bill text (available on the Hawaii Legislature website)
2. A brief description of what the bill proposes to change
Once you share those details, I can deliver the balanced, substantive analysis you're looking for.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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