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SB2781
THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
2781
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating
to lei
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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SECTION 1.
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The legislature finds that the lei is an
important cultural, social, and economic expression of Hawaii and Native
Hawaiian traditions.
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Lei made using a
wide variety of plant materials, flowers, seeds, shells, and other natural or
cultural components, are worn and shared in ceremonies, celebrations, and daily
life throughout the State.
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The
legislature further finds that the growing commercialization of lei and lei
materials has led to increased use of imported plant materials and manufactured
components that are marketed using Hawaiian language, imagery, and place names,
which may mislead consumers and undermine local growers, lei makers, and
cultural practitioners.
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Accordingly,
the purpose of this Act is to:
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(1)
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Require
and establish benchmarks for each state executive agency to ensure that a
certain percentage of lei purchased by that executive agency consists of lei
made entirely of natural objects and plant materials grown, harvested, and
assembled in the State; and
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(2)
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Establish
labeling requirements for lei and lei materials.
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SECTION
2.
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Chapter 103D, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part IV to be appropriately
designated and to read as follows:
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�103D-
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Lei; material grown, harvested, or
assembled outside of the State; purchasing requirements.
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(a)
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Each state executive agency shall ensure that the following percentage
of lei purchased is made entirely of natural objects and plant materials,
including but not limited to leaves, ferns, flowers, vines, and seeds, that are
grown, harvested, and assembled in the State:
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(1)
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By December 31, 2032, thirty per
cent of lei purchased shall be made entirely of natural objects and plant
materials grown, harvested, and assembled in the State;
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(2)
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By December 31, 2037, forty per cent
of lei purchased shall be made entirely of natural objects and plant materials
grown, harvested, and assembled in the State; and
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(3)
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By December 31, 2042, fifty per cent
of lei purchased shall be made entirely of natural objects and plant materials
grown, harvested, and assembled in the State.
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(b)
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Beginning January 1, 2043, no state executive
agency shall purchase any lei containing plant material grown and harvested
outside of the State.
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(c)
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This section shall apply to any purchase of
lei made by a state executive agency, including small purchases made under
section 103D-305.
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(d)
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For the purposes of this section, "state
executive agency" means any department, office, board, or commission of
the state, including any administratively attached bodies.
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SECTION
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Chapter 486, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding a new section to part V to be appropriately designated and
to read as follows:
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�486-
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Lei; lei materials; labeling requirements;
documentation; penalties.
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(a)
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No person shall keep, offer, display or
expose for sale, or solicit for the sale of any lei or lei materials that are
labeled with the term "Hawaii Grown", or any variation of that term,
unless at least ninety per cent of the lei or lei materials were cultivated or
harvested within the State.
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(b)
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No person shall keep, offer, display or
expose for sale, or solicit for the sale of, any lei that is labeled with the
term "Hawaii Made" unless the lei was crafted or assembled within the
State.
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(c)
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A person who keeps, offers, displays or
exposes for sale, or solicits for the sale of any lei or lei materials labeled
with the terms "Hawaii Grown" or "Hawaii Made", or any
variation of these terms, shall provide documentation demonstrating compliance
with the labeling requirements of this section to the administrator upon
request.
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(d)
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A person or the department may bring an
action for injunctive relief against a person who is not in compliance with the
requirements of this section.
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(e)
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Any person who violates this section
shall be subject to penalties imposed pursuant to section 486-32.
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(f)
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For the purposes of this section,
"lei" means a garland, wreath, or ornament traditionally worn or
presented, made from plant materials, including but not limited to leaves,
ferns, flowers, vines, and seeds; natural objects, including shells; or
manufactured components.
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SECTION 4.
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This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that
were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
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SECTION
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New statutory material is
underscored.
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SECTION
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This Act shall take effect upon its
approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
Procurement;
Lei; Benchmarks; Lei Materials; Labeling Requirements; Penalties
Description:
Requires and establishes benchmarks for each state
executive agency to ensure that a certain percentage of lei purchased by that
executive agency consists of lei made entirely of natural objects and plant
materials grown, harvested, and assembled in the State.
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Establishes labeling requirements for lei and
lei materials.
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