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HB 2194

RELATING TO LEI.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 10 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill addressing lei production/sales/cultural practices passed committee with amendments after routing through agriculture and consumer protection channels.

The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Iwamoto, Marten, Tam; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Kong; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Pierick; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Lowen.
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Bill Summary · HB 2194

Legislative bill overview

HB 2194 relates to lei in Hawaii, though the bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the provided legislative action summary. Based on the committee routing (Agriculture, then Consumer Protection & Commerce), the bill likely addresses lei production, sales, labeling, or cultural/commercial regulation. The bill has passed initial hearings with amendments and received a positive committee recommendation.

Why is this important

Lei holds significant cultural importance in Hawaii as a traditional Hawaiian practice and symbol. Legislation in this area could affect small lei makers, florists, cultural practitioners, and the broader floral industry in Hawaii, potentially impacting both cultural preservation and commercial interests.

Potential points of contention

  • Cultural vs. commercial regulation – Balancing protection of traditional Hawaiian lei-making practices against commercial standardization or business requirements
  • Small business impact – Potential compliance costs or requirements that could disproportionately affect small lei makers versus larger commercial operations
  • Amendment specifics – The bill passed "with amendments" in both AGR and CPC committees, suggesting contentious details were negotiated; without seeing the amendments, the nature of disagreements (like Representative Pierick's dissenting vote) remains unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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