RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
Summary
Prohibits the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots beginning 1/1/2024. Prohibits residence within an unpermitted farm dwelling. Authorizes inspections.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023
Last action Dec 11, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Mar 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 267).
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Upper · Passed
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Ihara. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga). Transmitted to House.
upper
Feb 24, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Feb 21, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-24-23 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 14, 2023
Committee
Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 248) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
upper
Feb 8, 2023
Upper · Passed
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.
upper
Feb 5, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-08-23 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 25, 2023
Committee
Referred to AEN, JDC.
upper
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
4 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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