Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 966: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 966 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Re-Referred to AEN/WLA/EDT/EIG, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to AEN/WLA/EDT/EIG, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee on AEN deferred the measure.
- The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
- The committee on EIG deferred the measure.
- The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on AEN/WTL/EDT/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 309).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to AEN/WTL/EDT/EIG, WAM.
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Marten voting no (1) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1074) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
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