Hawaii SenateSB 2153
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Passed 4–1
What it does: Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to convene a Bona Fide Farmer Working Group to develop multi-tiered, matrix-based definitions for the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) (official summary)
Question before the chamber: The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
The tally
Yes 4 · No 1 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes.
The full roll (5)
Yes 4
No 1
- Brenton AwaR23
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.