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HI SB2706

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 205-4.5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to modify permitted uses on agricultural lands classified as productivity rating A or B (or B or C for solar facilities)

  • Redefines "farm dwelling" as "accessory to" rather than "used in connection with" a farm, and requires agricultural activity to provide minimum income of $10,000 per year, verified by state general excise tax return or agricultural dedication approved by county

  • Allows agricultural land subdivision and leasing for agricultural uses without permanent dwellings, provided principal use is agriculture and lease term is at least the longer of the county's minimum agricultural dedication period or five years

  • Requires condominium projects in agricultural districts to include verified county statement that the project does not restrict agricultural uses or activities, and must address infrastructure availability, environmental impacts, and county ordinance compliance

  • Effective date of July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Agricultural Lands.

Agricultural Lands

Last Action

This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329.

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/13/2020
Water, Land, & Hawaiian Affairs3/9/2020
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health2/11/2020
Agriculture and Environment1/27/2020

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