Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 884: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 884 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Primary sponsor: WARD, David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits certain foreign parties or their agents, trustees, and fiduciaries from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Garner Shimizu | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.