Informing the Legislature that on June 26, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2169 SD1 HD1 CD2 (ACT 168).

This bill authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire land and water resources by condemnation to support Hawaii's long-term food security and agricultural resilience. The legislation specifically amends existing statutes to allow the corporation to use eminent domain for public agricultural purposes when voluntary acquisition is impracticable, while excluding properties in counties with populations between 125,000 and 195,000 and certain public lands. The measure aims to address incomplete consolidation of agricultural parcels and outdated infrastructure that have hindered the state's ability to utilize former plantation lands for diversified farming. By granting this power, the bill seeks to enable the public sector to assemble essential agricultural resources to reduce dependence on imported food.