Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 240
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO FARM.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (1)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Amends the definition of "farming operation" by including customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners and excluding concentrated animal feeding operations and business entities with unclear or non-transparent ownership or beneficiary structures. Establishes additional criteria for farming operations to meet in order to be protected against nuisance claims. Clarifies the purpose and intent of the Hawaii Right to Farm Act.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 13, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Referred to AEN/HWN, JDC. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-24-25 1:30PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. - Jan 24, 2025 · Senate
The committee on HWN deferred the measure. - Jan 24, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN will hold a public decision making on 01-27-25 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
The committee on AEN deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.