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SB 3231

Hawaii SenateIn House Committee

Summary

SB 3231, “Relating To Agricultural Districts”, was introduced in the Senate on Jan 28, 2026 by Sen. Donovan Cruz (D) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Water & Land, and last saw action on Mar 12, 2026: Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17.


Record

Text

SB 3231 has 1 co-sponsor and 3 roll calls.

sb3231/amended.txt
THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
3231
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
���� SECTION 1.� Section 514B-33, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
���� "(a)�
A condominium map shall be recorded with the declaration.� The condominium map shall contain the
following:
���� (1)� A
site plan for the condominium property regime, depicting the location, layout,
and access to a public road of all buildings and projects included or
anticipated to be included in the condominium property regime, and depicting
access for the units to a public road or to a common element leading to a
public road;
���� (2)� Elevations
and floor plans of all buildings in the condominium property regime;
���� (3)� The
layout, location, boundaries, unit numbers, and dimensions of the units;
���� (4)� To
the extent that there is parking in the condominium property regime, a parking
plan for the regime, showing the location, layout, and stall numbers of all
parking stalls included in the condominium property regime;
���� (5)� Unless
specifically described in the declaration, the layout, location, and numbers or
other identifying information of the limited common elements, if any; [[and]]
���� (6)� A
description in sufficient detail, as may be determined by the commission, to
identify any land area that constitutes a limited common element[[.]];
and
���� (7)� If
the condominium map is for lands within an agricultural district situated in
any county, a letter signed by an appropriate county official or agency
certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to county zoning
laws pursuant to section 514B-5."
���� SECTION 2.�
Section 514B-52, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending
subsection (b) to read as follows:
���� "(b)�
An application for registration of a project in the agricultural
district classified pursuant to chapter 205 shall include a verified statement,
signed by an appropriate county official, that the project as described and set
forth in the project's declaration, condominium map, bylaws, and house rules
does not include any restrictions limiting or prohibiting agricultural uses or
activities, in compliance with section 205‑4.6.� For projects containing [[greater]] more
than five units or larger than ten acres, the statement shall also
include the applicant's assessment and county comments regarding the
availability of supportive infrastructure, any potential impact on governmental
plans and resources, sensitive environmental resources, and any other requirements
pursuant to county ordinances and rules.�
The developer's public report shall include the verified statement in
addition to the information required by section 514B-83.� The commission shall not accept the
registration of a project where a county official has not signed a verified
statement."
���� SECTION 3.�
Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.� New statutory material is underscored.
���� SECTION 4.�
This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Counties;
Agricultural Districts; Condominium Property Regimes; Registration; Application
Description:
Requires condominium maps for lands within an agricultural
district to include a letter signed by an appropriate county official or agency
certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to county zoning
laws.� Requires an application for
registration of a project in an agricultural district larger than ten acres to include
certain additional information.� 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.

Requires condominium maps for lands within an agricultural district to include a letter signed by an appropriate county official or agency certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to county zoning laws. Requires an application for registration of a project in an agricultural district larger than ten acres to include certain additional information. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sen. Donovan Cruz (D) sponsors SB 3231, and 1 member has co-sponsored it.

Committees

SB 3231 went before 3 committees: Agriculture and Environment, Commerce and Consumer Protection and Water & Land.

Agriculture and Environment
Agriculture and Environment
Referred to · Feb 2, 2026
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Referred to · Feb 20, 2026
Water & Land
Water & Land
Referred to · Mar 12, 2026 · 182 Bills

History

SB 3231 has taken 18 actions since Jan 28, 2026, the latest on Mar 12, 2026.

ChamberAction
Mar 12, 2026
House
Pass First Reading
Mar 12, 2026
House
Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17
Mar 10, 2026
Senate
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.
Mar 10, 2026
House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 385) in amended form (SD 1).
Mar 6, 2026
Senate
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3009) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).

Votes

SB 3231 went to 3 roll calls in the Senate, the latest on Mar 4, 2026 at 50.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Mar 4, 2026
Senate
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments
5
0
Feb 12, 2026
Senate
Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended
3
0
Feb 12, 2026
Senate
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended
3
0

Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · legiscan.com