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HI SB2169

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Richards

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) authority to acquire real property through condemnation (eminent domain) under Chapter 101 for public agricultural purposes such as irrigation systems, reservoirs, and processing facilities
  • Requires ADC to determine that condemned property is necessary for the corporation's immediate or future use before exercising condemnation authority
  • Prohibits any real property acquired by ADC through condemnation from being transferred or taken for other public uses without the corporation's consent
  • Preserves existing protections for Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights, Hawaiian Homes Commission Act beneficiaries, and water rights under the state constitution
  • Effective date is July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.

Real Property

Last Action

Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/12/2026
Judiciary2/12/2026
Economic Development and Technology1/26/2026

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