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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3231: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.

Passed one chamber 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

SB 3231 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), KIDANI. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 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.

Requires condominium maps for lands within an agricultural district to include a letter signed by an appropriate county official or agency certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to county zoning laws. Requires an application for registration of a project in an agricultural district larger than ten acres to include certain additional information. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Donovan Dela CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate17
KIDANIPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“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. Pass First Reading
  2. Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17
  3. Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  4. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 385) in amended form (SD 1).
  5. Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3009) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
  6. 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
  7. The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  8. The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
  9. Reported from AEN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2485) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to CPN.
  10. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.
  11. The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella.
  12. The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Awa.

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Sources

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