RELATING TO LAND TRANSFER.
SB 3297 requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer specific lands to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. This bill directly affects these two state departments by changing land management responsibility. The key provision mandates the transfer of designated lands, likely to streamline agricultural oversight or resource management under the Agriculture Department. The bill does not alter public access or create new regulations for residents.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joy San Buenaventura
DDemocratic
P
Michelle Kidani
DDemocratic
P
Tim Richards
DDemocratic
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