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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes rodeos and rodeo activities on various lands that are zoned for agricultural or pastoral use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 3000, aims to honor Hawaii's rich ranching and paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) culture by allowing rodeos and related activities on various lands zoned for agricultural or pastoral use. This includes lands managed by the department of agriculture and biosecurity, lands within the agricultural district, public lands managed by the department of land and natural resources, and lands under the board of land and natural resources' authority. The bill defines "rodeo or rodeo activities" broadly to encompass competitive and demonstration events showcasing livestock handling and horsemanship skills, necessary support functions like veterinary care and infrastructure, and ancillary activities such as event management, spectator facilities, and cultural or educational programming related to paniolo heritage. It amends existing laws to explicitly include rodeos as an agricultural activity and to permit them within agricultural districts and on lands classified for agricultural use.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (13)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1703&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1703_HD2_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1703_HD2_HSCR392-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1703_HD2_HSCR392-26_.pdf |
| HB1703_HD1_TESTIMONY_CAA_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1703_HD1_TESTIMONY_CAA_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1703_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1703_HD1_HSCR53-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1703_HD1_HSCR53-26_.pdf |
| HB1703_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1703_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1703_.HTM |
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