Informing the Legislature that on June 6, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB778 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 187).

This bill (HB778, Act 187) requires Hawaii's Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for agricultural districts. The study must analyze how to balance competing land uses - including housing, agriculture, and renewable energy - while meeting the state’s climate and sustainability goals (like affordable housing targets and renewable energy mandates). It will compile data from state agencies and include input from farmers and agricultural groups to prioritize protecting productive farmland. The study’s recommendations will guide county-level planning decisions on agricultural land use. This is a procedural requirement, not a new law, focused on coordinating existing policies.