Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 245: RELATING TO OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 245 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic). 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.
Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits certain entities from owning, purchasing, or acquiring ownership of agricultural lands.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee on AEN deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- The committee on AEN deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-03-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 224.
- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 01-29-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-27-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.