Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 443: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 443 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), AQUINO, Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), KIDANI, Donna Kim (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that lands within the agricultural district with class B or C soils that have solar or wind energy facilities must also obtain certification from the Department of Agriculture that the lands are also used for a farming operation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dela Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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 WLA/EIG, WAM.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Wakai, DeCoite Co-Chairs; DeCorte.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 648).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Marten excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2009) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-08-25.
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