SB 2170 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE NORTH KOHALA KYNNERSLY EAST SITE LAND PARCEL.

Summary

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Agribusiness Development Corporation to purchase the North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB2170 → SB2170_SD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated from the original Senate version to the Senate Draft 1 version, primarily changing the effective date of the legislation from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2050. This delay significantly postpones when the authorized funds can be used to purchase the agricultural land. The text also includes minor formatting adjustments and a slight reorganization of the legislative findings section.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the specific land parcel and the entity responsible for the purchase remains unchanged, but the timeline for implementation has been extended by nearly 25 years.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2050, delaying the start of the project.

The summary at the end of the bill was updated to reflect the new 2050 effective date.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated to indicate 'SD1' (Senate Draft 1) and metadata regarding version numbers and dates were adjusted to reflect the new draft status.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

upper

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2189) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Fukunaga, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Wakai, Kim.

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 26, 2026

Committee

Referred to EDT, WAM.

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

upper

3 primary · 1 co-sponsor