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Measure Title: RELATING TO LAND USE.
Report Title: Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Land Use; Plant and Animal Sanctuaries; Rodeos; Rodeo Activities; Rules
Description: Authorizes plant and animal sanctuaries with ancillary functions and related support and visitor facilities, rodeos, and rodeo activities on lands that are zoned for agricultural use. Requires the applicable department that owns, manages, controls, or leases the land used for rodeos or rodeo activities to adopt rules to restrict the scale of rodeo activities. Defines the terms "rodeo or rodeo activities" and "plant and animal sanctuaries". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:  HB1703
Package: None
Current Referral: WAL, CAA, JHA
Introducer(s): RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Wakai
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Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/12/2026HReferred to WAL, CAA, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 185) in amended form (SD 1).
3/10/2026SPassed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
3/6/2026SReported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2959) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
2/4/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2/2/2026SRe-Referred to WLA.
1/30/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
1/26/2026SReferred to WLA, JDC.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/14/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2161_SD1 Link to SB2161_SD1 .PDF file
SB2161 Link to SB2161 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2161_SD1_SSCR2959_ Link to committee report SB2161_SD1_SSCR2959_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2161_TESTIMONY_WLA_02-04-26_

Hearing Notices

WLA
2/04/26 1:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WLA
2/13/26 1:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference