HB 778: OPSD; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-26
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-06: Act 187, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill requires the state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land‑use study of lands in agricultural districts to guide decisions about farming, housing, renewable energy, and other climate and sustainability goals. The study must draw from existing state reports and data, include input from farmers, counties, utilities, and universities, estimate land needs for competing uses, and provide county‑level recommendations. It also funds one full‑time planner and provides money for computers, travel, and other costs to carry out the study.
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Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature recognizes that, with the recent expansion of the office of planning and sustainable development through Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, and Acts 152 and 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, the office of planning and sustainable development functionally serves as the State's centralized coordinating agency to lead efforts in climate adaptive and sustainable land use policies.
The legislature further finds that the State would benefit from a land use plan that integrates various climate and sustainability goals and studies, especially on the use of agricultural lands. An integrated land use study would help to address recent events and public opposition to affordable housing projects and renewable energy projects on agricultural land.
SECTION 2. (a) The office of planning and sustainable development shall conduct an integrated land use study for agricultural districts as classified under section 205-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(b) The purpose of the integrated land use study shall be to:
(1) Develop land use data that can be used for planning and decision making for the competing uses of lands within agricultural districts; and
(2) Determine the land use feasibility and needs of lands within agricultural districts to meet the State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets.
(c) The integrated land use study shall incorporate the recommendations of:
(1) The Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan pursuant to section 226-65, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(2) The state land use review of districts;
(3) The Hawaii sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation report pursuant to section 225P-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
(4) The State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets, as needed.
(d) The integrated land use study shall also consider the Hawaii state plan update phase one and the soil classification study required pursuant to Act 189, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
(e) The integrated land use study shall include recommendations for each county.
(f) In conducting the integrated land use study, the office of planning and sustainable development shall:
(1) Develop data-based estimates on the amount of land required to meet the competing uses of lands within the agricultural districts by compiling and analyzing existing data from various government entities, including the department of agriculture; department of transportation; department of land and natural resources; department of business, economic development, and tourism; Hawaii state energy office; Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; public utilities commission; and the counties. Secondary input shall be sought from the university of Hawaii, utility companies, nonprofit agricultural organizations, the agricultural community, and other organizations or entities deemed appropriate by the office;
(2) Clearly define and prioritize the protection of productive agricultural lands to prevent further encroachment from non-agricultural developments, including developing measures to ensure agricultural lands designated for agriculture production are not compromised for short-term development needs;
(3) Include direct input from the agricultural community to ensure the study reflects the realities and needs of farmers and ranchers;
(4) Conduct outreach to ensure county and community input and acceptance; and
(5) Once the initial compilation of data is completed, analyze the available acreage in each county along with the potential impacts for the proposed changes.
SECTION 3. The office of planning and sustainable development shall submit an interim report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026 on the progress of developing data-based estimates and the progress of the integrated land use study and a final report to the legislature and the land use commission no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $400,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position, exempt from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and for computers, office supplies, travel, and other expenses to conduct the integrated land use study.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
OPSD; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation
Description:
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature recognizes that, with the recent expansion of the office of planning and sustainable development through Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, and Acts 152 and 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, the office of planning and sustainable development functionally serves as the State's centralized coordinating agency to lead efforts in climate adaptive and sustainable land use policies.
The legislature further finds that the State would benefit from a land use plan that integrates various climate and sustainability goals and studies, especially on the use of agricultural lands. An integrated land use study would help to address recent events and public opposition to affordable housing projects and renewable energy projects on agricultural land.
SECTION 2. (a) The office of planning and sustainable development shall conduct an integrated land use study for agricultural districts as classified under section 205-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(b) The purpose of the integrated land use study shall be to:
(1) Develop land use data that can be used for planning and decision making for the competing uses of lands within agricultural districts; and
(2) Determine the land use feasibility and needs of lands within agricultural districts to meet the State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets.
(c) The integrated land use study shall incorporate the recommendations of:
(1) The Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan pursuant to section 226-65, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(2) The state land use review of districts;
(3) The Hawaii sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation report pursuant to section 225P-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
(4) The State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets, as needed.
(d) The integrated land use study shall also consider the Hawaii state plan update phase one and the soil classification study required pursuant to Act 189, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
(e) The integrated land use study shall include recommendations for each county.
(f) In conducting the integrated land use study, the office of planning and sustainable development shall:
(1) Develop data-based estimates on the amount of land required to meet the competing uses of lands within the agricultural districts by compiling and analyzing existing data from various government entities, including the department of agriculture; department of transportation; department of land and natural resources; department of business, economic development, and tourism; Hawaii state energy office; Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; public utilities commission; and the counties. Secondary input shall be sought from the university of Hawaii, utility companies, nonprofit agricultural organizations, the agricultural community, and other organizations or entities deemed appropriate by the office;
(2) Clearly define and prioritize the protection of productive agricultural lands to prevent further encroachment from non-agricultural developments, including developing measures to ensure agricultural lands designated for agriculture production are not compromised for short-term development needs;
(3) Include direct input from the agricultural community to ensure the study reflects the realities and needs of farmers and ranchers;
(4) Conduct outreach to ensure county and community input and acceptance; and
(5) Once the initial compilation of data is completed, analyze the available acreage in each county along with the potential impacts for the proposed changes.
SECTION 3. The office of planning and sustainable development shall submit an interim report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026 on the progress of developing data-based estimates and the progress of the integrated land use study and a final report to the legislature and the land use commission no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment of full-time equivalent ( FTE) planner positions, exempt from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and for computers, office supplies, travel, and other expenses to conduct the integrated land use study.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for personnel costs and other expenses of the integrated land use study project.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
OPSD; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation
Description:
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature recognizes that, with the recent expansion of the office of planning and sustainable development through Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, and Acts 152 and 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, the office of planning and sustainable development functionally serves as the State's centralized coordinating agency to lead efforts in climate adaptive and sustainable land use policies.
The legislature further finds that the State would benefit from a land use plan that integrates various climate and sustainability goals and studies, especially on the use of agricultural lands. An integrated land use study would help to address recent events and public opposition to affordable housing projects and renewable energy projects on agricultural land.
SECTION 2. (a) The office of planning and sustainable development shall conduct an integrated land use study for agricultural districts as classified under section 205-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(b) The purpose of the integrated land use study shall be to:
(1) Develop land use data that can be used for planning and decision making for the competing uses of lands within agricultural districts; and
(2) Determine the land use feasibility and needs of lands within agricultural districts to meet the State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets.
(c) The integrated land use study shall incorporate the recommendations of:
(1) The Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan pursuant to section 226-65, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(2) The state land use review of districts;
(3) The Hawaii sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation report pursuant to section 225P-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
(4) The State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets, as needed.
(d) The integrated land use study shall also consider the Hawaii state plan update phase one and the soil classification study required pursuant to Act 189, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
(e) The integrated land use study shall include recommendations for each county.
(f) In conducting the integrated land use study, the office of planning and sustainable development shall:
(1) Develop data-based estimates on the amount of land required to meet the competing uses of lands within the agricultural districts by compiling and analyzing existing data from various government entities, including the department of agriculture; department of transportation; department of land and natural resources; department of business, economic development, and tourism; Hawaii state energy office; Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; public utilities commission; and the counties. Secondary input shall be sought from the university of Hawaii, utility companies, nonprofit agricultural organizations, the agricultural community, and other organizations or entities deemed appropriate by the office;
(2) Clearly define and prioritize the protection of productive agricultural lands to prevent further encroachment from non-agricultural developments, including developing measures to ensure agricultural lands designated for agriculture production are not compromised for short-term development needs;
(3) Include direct input from the agricultural community to ensure the study reflects the realities and needs of farmers and ranchers;
(4) Conduct outreach to ensure county and community input and acceptance; and
(5) Once the initial compilation of data is completed, analyze the available acreage in each county along with the potential impacts for the proposed changes.
SECTION 3. The office of planning and sustainable development shall submit an interim report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026 on the progress of developing data-based estimates and the progress of the integrated land use study and a final report to the legislature and the land use commission no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment of full-time equivalent ( FTE) planner positions, exempt from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and for computers, office supplies, travel, and other expenses to conduct the integrated land use study.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for personnel costs and other expenses of the integrated land use study project.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation
Description:
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
778 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature recognizes that, with the recent expansion of the office of planning and sustainable development through Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, and Acts 152 and 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, the office of planning and sustainable development functionally serves as the State's centralized coordinating agency to lead efforts in climate adaptive and sustainable land use policies.
The legislature further finds that the State would benefit from a land use plan that integrates various climate and sustainability goals and studies, especially on the use of agricultural lands. An integrated land use study would help to address recent events and public opposition to affordable housing projects and renewable energy projects on agricultural land.
SECTION 2. (a) The office of planning and sustainable development shall conduct an integrated land use study for agricultural districts as classified under section 205-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(b) The purpose of the integrated land use study shall be to:
(1) Develop land use data that can be used for planning and decision making for the competing uses of lands within agricultural districts; and
(2) Determine the land use feasibility and needs of lands within agricultural districts to meet the State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets.
(c) The integrated land use study shall incorporate the recommendations of:
(1) The Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan pursuant to section 226-65, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(2) The state land use review of districts;
(3) The Hawaii sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation report pursuant to section 225P-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
(4) The State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets, as needed.
(d) The integrated land use study shall also consider the Hawaii state plan update phase one and the soil classification study required pursuant to Act 189, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
(e) The integrated land use study shall include recommendations for each county.
(f) In conducting the integrated land use study, the office of planning and sustainable development shall:
(1) Develop data-based estimates on the amount of land required to meet the competing uses of lands within the agricultural districts by compiling and analyzing existing data from various government entities, including the department of agriculture; department of transportation; department of land and natural resources; department of business, economic development, and tourism; Hawaii state energy office; Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; public utilities commission; and the counties. Secondary input shall be sought from the university of Hawaii, utility companies, nonprofit agricultural organizations, the agricultural community, and other organizations or entities deemed appropriate by the office;
(2) Clearly define and prioritize the protection of productive agricultural lands to prevent further encroachment from non-agricultural developments, including developing measures to ensure agricultural lands designated for agriculture production are not compromised for short-term development needs;
(3) Include direct input from the agricultural community to ensure the study reflects the realities and needs of farmers and ranchers;
(4) Conduct outreach to ensure county and community input and acceptance; and
(5) Once the initial compilation of data is completed, analyze the available acreage in each county along with the potential impacts for the proposed changes.
SECTION 3. The office of planning and sustainable development shall submit an interim report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026 on the progress of developing data-based estimates and the progress of the integrated land use study and a final report to the legislature and the land use commission no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $350,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position, exempt from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and for computers, office supplies, travel, and other expenses to conduct the integrated land use study.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $150,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for personnel costs and other expenses of the integrated land use study project.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation
Description:
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to integrated land use.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature recognizes that, with the recent expansion of the office of planning and sustainable development through Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, and Acts 152 and 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, the office of planning and sustainable development functionally serves as the State's centralized coordinating agency to lead efforts in climate adaptive and sustainable land use policies.
The legislature further finds that the State would benefit from a land use plan that integrates various climate and sustainability goals and studies, especially on the use of agricultural lands. An integrated land use study would help to address recent events and public opposition to affordable housing projects and renewable energy projects on agricultural land.
SECTION 2. (a) The office of planning and sustainable development shall conduct an integrated land use study for agricultural districts as classified under section 205-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(b) The purpose of the integrated land use study shall be to:
(1) Develop land use data that can be used for planning and decision making for the competing uses of lands within agricultural districts; and
(2) Determine the land use feasibility and needs of lands within agricultural districts to meet the State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets.
(c) The integrated land use study shall incorporate the recommendations of:
(1) The Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan pursuant to section 226-65, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(2) The state land use review of districts;
(3) The Hawaii sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation report pursuant to section 225P-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
(4) The State's climate, sustainability, and housing statutory targets, as needed.
(d) The integrated land use study shall also consider the Hawaii state plan update phase one and the soil classification study required pursuant to Act 189, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
(e) The integrated land use study shall include recommendations for each county.
(f) In conducting the integrated land use study, the office of planning and sustainable development shall:
(1) Develop data-based estimates on the amount of land required to meet the competing uses of lands within the agricultural districts by compiling and analyzing existing data from various government entities, including the department of agriculture; department of transportation; department of land and natural resources; department of business, economic development, and tourism; Hawaii state energy office; Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; public utilities commission; and the counties. Secondary input shall be sought from the university of Hawaii, utility companies, nonprofit agricultural organizations, the agricultural community, and other organizations or entities deemed appropriate by the office;
(2) Conduct outreach to ensure county and community input and acceptance; and
(3) Once the initial compilation of data is completed, analyze the available acreage in each county along with the potential impacts for the proposed changes.
SECTION 3. The office of planning and sustainable development shall submit an interim report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026 on the progress of developing data-based estimates and the progress of the integrated land use study and a final report to the legislature and the land use commission no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $350,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position, exempt from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and for computers, office supplies, travel, and other expenses to conduct the integrated land use study.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $150,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for personnel costs and other expenses of the integrated land use study project.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation
Description:
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Jun 6, 2025 | Act 187, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287). |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Act 187, 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287). |
| May 1, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused (2). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 238). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 238) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Lamosao, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, DeCoite, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, Elefante. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:00PM in Conference Room 411. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-25 10:15AM; Conference Room 229. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 873). |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Gabbard, DeCoite Co-Chairs; Elefante, DeCorte. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Lamosao Co-Chairs; Souza. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 675) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1757) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-02-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from WTL/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1232) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, McKelvey. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on WTL/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 281). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1032) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Ward. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-24-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 363) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Lamosao, Belatti, Iwamoto, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Shimizu; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 02-06-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment |
Passed |
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| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Water and Land |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 6, 2025 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Water & Land |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| 350Hawaii.org | ** Support | |
| Department of Agriculture | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaii Food+ Policy | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Farmers Union | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Office of Planning and Sustainable Development | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 238
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 778
H.D. 2
S.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madam and Sir:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 778, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Require the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature;
(2) Appropriate funds for the establishment of a planner position and other expenses to conduct the study; and
(3) Appropriate funds for personnel costs and other expenses of the study.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an appropriation amount of $400,000 for the establishment of one full-time equivalent planner position and other expenses to conduct the integrated land use study;
(2) Deleting the appropriation for personnel costs and other expenses of the integrated land use study;
(3) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2025; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 778, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 778, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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____________________________ LORRAINE R. INOUYE Chair |
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____________________________ MARK J. HASHEM Co-Chair |
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____________________________ MIKE GABBARD Co-Chair |
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____________________________ RACHELE LAMOSAO Co-Chair |
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____________________________ LYNN DECOITE Co-Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1757
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 778
H.D. 2
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 778, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to facilitate comprehensive planning for the use of agricultural lands.
Specifically, this measure requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop an integrated land use study that incorporates various climate and sustainability goals and studies.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Hawaii Cattlemen's Council; Hawaii Farmers Union; and one individual.
Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Department of Agriculture.
Your Committee finds that a comprehensive and data-driven integrated land use study that incorporates various climate and sustainability goals and studies will help to guide future planning and decision making regarding uses of agricultural lands. Your Committee believes an integrated land use study will help determine the appropriate balance between competing land use priorities while ensuring that agriculture remains a viable industry in the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, to facilitate further discussion on the measure.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 778, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 778, H.D. 2, S.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1232
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 778
H.D. 2
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committees on Water and Land and Agriculture and Environment, to which was referred H.B. No. 778, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to require the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop an integrated land use study that incorporates the various climate and sustainability goals and studies to serve as a guide for planning and decision-making on the use of agricultural lands.
Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau, 350Hawaii.org, Hawaii Food+ Policy, and one individual.
Your Committees received comments on this measure from the Department of Agriculture.
Your Committees find that the State has mandated multiple climate, sustainability, and affordable housing targets. Your Committees further find that with only four million acres of total land, the State faces immense pressure as affordable housing, renewable energy, and agriculture compete for limited space within the roughly two million acres belonging to the State's Agricultural District. Your Committees also find that a comprehensive, data-driven study is necessary to assess current land use, identity conflicts, and develop balanced solutions to ensure land use planning reflects the State's statutory mandates and policy commitments. Accordingly, this measure requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study to balance these competing priorities while ensuring that agriculture remains a viable and protected industry in the State.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Water and Land and Agriculture and Environment that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 778, H.D. 2, and recommend that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Water and Land and Agriculture and Environment,
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________________________________ MIKE GABBARD, Chair |
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________________________________ LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1032
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 778
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 778, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau; and Hawaiʻi Farmers Union.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriations to unspecified amounts; and
(2) Changing the number of full-time equivalent planner positions to an unspecified number.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 778, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 778, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 363
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 778
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Water & Land, to which was referred H.B. No. 778 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to require the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop an integrated land use study that incorporates the State's various climate and sustainability goals and studies to serve as a guide for planning and decision making on the use of agricultural lands.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Hawaii Farmers Union; and Hawaii Food+ Policy. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Agriculture.
Your Committee finds that the State has enacted multiple climate and sustainability statutory targets, including the development of affordable rental housing units, doubling food production, sequestering more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases, and requiring all electricity in the State to come from renewable sources. Your Committee further finds that these goals can create conflicting interests when it comes to the use of the State's limited agricultural land resources. Your Committee believes a comprehensive study to assess existing land uses, identify conflicts, and develop balanced solutions will ensure the State puts its limited agricultural lands to their highest and best use while meeting its statutory and policy commitments.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Requiring the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, when conducting the study, to:
(A) Clearly define and prioritize the protection of productive agricultural lands, including adopting measures to ensure agricultural lands designated for agriculture production are not compromised for short-term developmental needs; and
(B) Include direct input from the agricultural community;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water & Land that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 778, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 778, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water & Land,
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____________________________ MARK J. HASHEM, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 2, 2025 | HB778_HD2_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-02-25_.PDF |
| Mar 19, 2025 | HB778_HD2_TESTIMONY_WTL-AEN_03-19-25_.PDF |
| Feb 24, 2025 | HB778_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-24-25_.PDF |
| Feb 5, 2025 | HB778_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-06-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
10MIN
Conference Committee
1MIN
Conference Committee
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Water and Land
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
1MIN
House Floor
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
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