Relating To Foreign Ownership Of Agricultural Land.
State of HawaiiHawaiiProhibits 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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Mar 4, 2025
- 618 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
HI SB 242 · EngrossedMar 4
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Bill details
- Last action
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
- Pending committee
- Agriculture
Sponsors
MGMike GabbardSenator · Democrat · SD-021Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
BABrenton AwaSenator · Republican · SD-023Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
SMSharon MoriwakiSenator · Democrat · SD-012
Bill history
Newest first.
Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 6, 2025Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19House
Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 113) in amended form (SD 2).House
Mar 4, 2025Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, Chang, DeCoite, Elefante, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Feb 28, 202548 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.Senate
Feb 28, 2025Reported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1054) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate
Feb 28, 2025The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Inouye; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Kim, Wakai, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Lee, C..Senate
Show 14 earlier actions
Feb 28, 2025The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 27, 2025Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.Senate
Feb 26, 2025The committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-28-25 10:14AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 14, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.Senate
Feb 14, 2025Reported from AEN/TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 527) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.Senate
Feb 11, 2025The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 10, 2025The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 7, 2025The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 5, 2025The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 02-11-25 3:02PM; CR 224.Senate
Feb 5, 2025The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-07-25 1:05PM; CR 224.Senate
Jan 31, 2025The committee(s) on AEN/TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 17, 2025Referred to AEN/TCA, JDC/WAM.Senate
Jan 15, 2025Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 13, 2025Pending Introduction.Senate
Recorded votes
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 28, 2025 · Senate · 11 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 28, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 11, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 10, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- DOA
- Agricultural Land
- Foreign Entities
- Lease Limitations
- Appropriations ($)
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