Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 192
RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- BELATTI (Democratic)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- ICHIYAMA (Democratic)
- IWAMOTO (Democratic)
- OLDS (Democratic)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- QUINLAN (Democratic)
- WARD
Cosponsors (1)
- Pierick (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land. Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities. Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 14, 2025 · House
Prefiled. - Jan 16, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.