Measure Title: RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Report Title: DOA; Agricultural Land; Foreign Entities; Lease Limitations; Appropriations ($)
Description: Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land. Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities. Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Companion:  HB192
Package: None
Current Referral: AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN
Introducer(s): GABBARD, AWA, Moriwaki
Act:

Sort by DateChamberStatus Text
3/6/2025HReferred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025HPass First Reading
3/4/2025HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 113) in amended form (SD 2).
3/4/2025SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, Chang, DeCoite, Elefante, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2/28/2025S48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
2/28/2025SReported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1054) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/28/2025SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Inouye; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Kim, Wakai, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Lee, C..
2/28/2025SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/27/2025SPublic notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
2/26/2025SThe committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-28-25 10:14AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/14/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
2/14/2025SReported from AEN/TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 527) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
2/11/2025SThe committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/10/2025SThe committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/7/2025SThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/5/2025SThe committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 02-11-25 3:02PM; CR 224.
2/5/2025SThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-07-25 1:05PM; CR 224.
1/31/2025SThe committee(s) on AEN/TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/17/2025SReferred to AEN/TCA, JDC/WAM.
1/15/2025SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/13/2025SPending Introduction.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB242 SD2

All Versions of this Measure

SB242_SD2 Link to SB242_SD2 .PDF file
SB242_SD1 Link to SB242_SD1 .PDF file
SB242 Link to SB242 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB242_SD1_SSCR527_ Link to committee report SB242_SD1_SSCR527_ .PDF file
SB242_SD2_SSCR1054_ Link to committee report SB242_SD2_SSCR1054_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB242_TESTIMONY_TCA-AEN_02-05-25_
SB242_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC-WAM_02-28-25_

Hearing Notices

AEN/TCA
2/05/25 1:01P
CR 224 & Videoconference
AEN
2/07/25 1:05P
CR 224
AEN
2/10/25 1:01P
CR 224 & Videoconference
TCA
2/11/25 3:02P
CR 224
JDC/WAM
2/28/25 10:14A
CR 211 & Videoconference