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SB 663

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

SB 663 modifies University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources operations; currently deferred in legislative committees pending fiscal and policy review.

Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 663

Legislative bill overview

SB 663 addresses matters related to the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR). The bill has been deferred multiple times and re-referred to education and budget committees, suggesting ongoing deliberation about its specific provisions and fiscal implications.

Why is this important

CTAHR plays a significant role in Hawaii's agricultural research, food security, and rural development. Changes to this college could affect agricultural innovation, farmer support programs, extension services, and educational opportunities in Hawaii's crucial agricultural sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text: The specific provisions of SB 663 are not disclosed in the legislative action summary, making it difficult to assess what changes are actually proposed
  • Budget committee involvement: The bill's re-referral to WAM (Ways and Means) suggests fiscal implications that may be contentious, whether involving funding increases, reductions, or reallocation
  • Multiple deferrals: The repeated deferrals since January 2025 indicate possible disagreement among committees or stakeholders regarding the bill's merits, scope, or implementation

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

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