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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Clarifies that a "farm dwelling" permitted in an agricultural district includes a single-family farm dwelling with an accessory employee housing structure, subject to certain restrictions. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that in agricultural districts, a "farm dwelling" can include a single-family home with an attached or detached accessory structure for farm employee housing, provided it meets certain size and land use restrictions, and that such housing cannot be used for agricultural tourism. It also amends definitions to explicitly include "farm employee housing" alongside "farm dwelling" as permitted uses in agricultural zones, and specifies that these housing units must be accessory to the farm operation and not exceed 800 square feet per unit. The bill also clarifies that agricultural tourism activities can occur on the same parcel as a farm dwelling if they are secondary to the main farm operation and comply with local ordinances, but not within the farm employee housing units themselves.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Lorraine Inouye (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Sharon Moriwaki (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. (on 03/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2006&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2006_SD2_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2006_SD2_SSCR3020_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2006_SD2_SSCR3020_.pdf |
| SB2006_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-26-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2006_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-26-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2006_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2006_SD1_SSCR2566_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2006_SD1_SSCR2566_.pdf |
| SB2006_TESTIMONY_AEN-HOU_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2006_TESTIMONY_AEN-HOU_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2006_.HTM |
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