Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 245
RELATING TO OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- GABBARD (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits certain entities from owning, purchasing, or acquiring ownership of agricultural lands.
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, JDC/WAM. - Jan 24, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-27-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 01-29-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-03-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 224. - Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
The committee on AEN deferred the measure. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
The committee on AEN deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.