Policy & Advocacy

2026 Legislative Action Center

Stay updated on HFU policy priorities, advocacy, and the latest legislative moves affecting local farmers. Use our Live bill tracker, register for legislative update webinars, and advocate for a thriving local food system.

Legislation in Action Webinar Series

Join Advocacy Director Hunter Heaivilin and the 2026 HFU Legislative Committee every three weeks for the inside track on what’s happening at the Hawaii State Legislature—priority bills, key votes, testimony opportunities, and your questions answered live.

2026 Sessions | 5:00 PM HST via Zoom

Jan 29
Feb 19
Mar 12

Apr 2
Apr 23
May 14

Seasoned policy wonk or just ag-curious? All are welcome—growers, members, supporters, and anyone who believes Hawaii’s farmers deserve a seat at the table.

2026 Bill Tracker

How to Use the HFU Bill Tracker

Our centralized dashboards monitor priority legislation throughout the 2026 Hawaii Legislative Session. The tracker helps us stay on top of bills related to agriculture, food security, conservation, land use, and workforce housing.

Column	Purpose
Bill	Bill number and title (e.g., “SB2110 Agriculture”)
Description	Summary of what the bill does
Last Update	Most recent action taken or hearing information provided
Status	Current stage in the process (e.g., “Introduced”, “Needs First Hearing”)
Bill Page	Direct link the bill’s Capitol webpage

Purpose: Use these views to track legislative progress, identify upcoming hearings, and access official Capitol webpages to submit testimony.

How to Submit Testimony

Your voice is essential to the legislative process. Follow these steps to submit testimony on bills:

Draft Your Testimony:
- Find a Bill in the HFU Bill Tracker above to see details
- Review the HFU Position and any talking points in the tracker bill pop-up.
- Share your personal experience if no talking points are listed—how the bill affects your life or livelihood. Personal stories are highly effective. See Tips on Testimony or Sample Testimony for formatting and style guidance.
Login at the Capitol Website: Create an account or login to submit testimony through the official Hawaii State Legislature website.
Submit Online: Use the “Bill Page” link in our tracker to go to the official Capitol page. Click “Submit Testimony” and upload your statement at least 24 hours before the hearing.

Pro-Tip for Upcoming Hearings: Bills in the “Upcoming Hearings” tab are moving fast! Once logged in to the Capitol website, sign up for “Hearing Notifications” for these bill numbers to receive email alerts the moment a hearing is officially scheduled.

Social Action Tip: Once you’ve submitted your testimony, share the bill link on social media! Tag @hfuuofficial and use the hashtag #HFULEG2026 to encourage others to take action.

Need help? Contact the Public Access Room (PAR) at (808) 587-0478 or par@capitol.hawaii.gov for free, non-partisan assistance with the Capitol website.

Go to the Hawaii Capitol Login Page

Policy Documents & Resources

2026 Strategy
• HFU Policy Priorities 2026 (View)
• HFU Policy Statement 2026 (View)

Meeting Notices
• Notice of the 2025 Annual Meeting (View)

Governance
• HFU Bylaws (Download)
• National Farmers Union (NFU) Policy (View)