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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 499: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

In committee 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 499 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (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.

Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a succession planning education program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching, or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business, with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Appropriates funds.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Tim RichardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
AQUINOPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Kurt FevellaPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate20
Troy HashimotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate5

“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. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.
  3. Introduced.
  4. Passed First Reading.

Sources

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