SB 1259

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 27, 2025.

DOE; DOTAX; AG; Land Dedication for Education; Land Dedication Special Fund; Agricultural Education; Developers; Tax Incentives; Penalties; Reports; Appropriations.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-1259
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee EDU/AEN, WAM/JDC
Senate in_committee 2025-01-27
Education Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes the Land Dedication for Agricultural Education program within the Department of Education. Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of Taxation to establish tax incentives for land developers who dedicate land for educational purposes. Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of the Attorney General to establish penalties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-27 Status in_committee
2025-01-27 Latest Action Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM/JDC.
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