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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1828: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1828 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Primary sponsor: Cory Chun (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

For purposes of permissible uses in agricultural districts, establishes minimum requirements for income received from agricultural activity for a family occupying a farm dwelling. Provides that the definition of a "farm dwelling" includes agricultural activity that is considered a farming operation under section 165-2, HRS, and is conducted on more than 50 per cent of the entire lot.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Cory ChunPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Kirstin KahaloaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Matthias KuschPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Nicole LowenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Amy PerrusoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Jenna TakenouchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  2. Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  3. The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-04-26.
  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Friday, 01-30-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. Referred to AGR, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1
  6. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  7. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source