Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1079: RELATING TO LAND USE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1079 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LAND USE. Primary sponsor: Lorraine Inouye (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/2026. Sunsets 6/30/2029.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.