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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 192: RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.

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 192 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND. Primary sponsor: Amy Perruso (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), WARD. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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Official summary

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

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Amy PerrusoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Della BelattiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Tina GrandinettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Linda IchiyamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse31
Kim Coco IwamotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Sean QuinlanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse47
WARDPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Elijah PierickCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse39

“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. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
  3. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  4. Prefiled.

Sources

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