STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3166

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.B. No. 2964

S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 2964, S.D. 1, entitled:

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

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to authorize recreational athletic venues and cultural activities on existing golf courses within agricultural districts.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one member of the Honolulu City Council, Prince Waikiki Hotel & Hawaii Prince Golf Club, Hawaii Country Club, and three individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition from the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Agriculture, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting.

Your Committee finds that utilizing the vast outdoor spaces that exist at golf courses throughout the State could provide safe, outdoor venues for appropriate and approved events. This measure would provide additional options for event venues in local communities.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2964, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,

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KARL RHOADS, Chair