Bill
HB 365
Hawaii HB 365 advances amended aquaculture legislation through Agriculture Committee toward Judiciary review, addressing ocean farming policy with cultural and environmental implications.
HB 365 is an aquaculture-related bill introduced in Hawaii's House of Representatives that has advanced through the Agriculture Committee with amendments. The bill recently passed its second reading and has been referred to the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs (JHA) committee for further consideration. The specific provisions of the bill are not detailed in the legislative record provided, though its progression suggests substantive policy changes to Hawaii's aquaculture sector.
Aquaculture is economically significant to Hawaii and relevant to food security, ocean resource management, and indigenous Hawaiian interests. Legislative changes to aquaculture regulations can affect local fishing operations, ocean conservation, food production capacity, and cultural practices. The referral to the JHA committee specifically indicates the bill may have implications for Hawaiian rights or cultural considerations.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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