STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1596

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2019

RE: S.B. No. 381

S.D. 2

H.D. 1

Honorable Scott K. Saiki

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce, to which was referred S.B. No. 381, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to require the Office of Planning, in consultation with the Land Use Commission, the Real Estate Commission, and the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu, to study the land subdivision and condominium property regime laws as they relate to agricultural land on Oahu, including how these laws interact with City and County of Honolulu zoning ordinances, to determine any potential ambiguities, omissions, or other deficiencies.

The Hawaii Cattleman's Council, Inc. testified in opposition to this measure. The Office of Planning provided comments.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 381, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce,

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ROY M. TAKUMI, Chair