SB2156Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Land Use.
Introduced by Tim Richards, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Permits film production on certain lands zoned for agricultural use under certain conditions, including obtaining land use special permits. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish film permit application requirements and processes, facilitate the issuance of special permits for film production on agricultural zoned parcels, and advise and make recommendations relating to the regulation of film productions on agricultural zoned lands. Requires DBEDT to adopt rules. Requires DBEDT to consult with state and county agencies to issue permits for film production within an agricultural district using the consolidated film permit process under certain circumstances. Includes temporary filming activities as a permissible conditional accessory use of lands within the agricultural district. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Where it stands
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
February 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments · February 19, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | Yes |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Yes |
| Rachele Fernandez Lamosao | 19 | Yes |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | Yes |
| Chris Lee | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM.
The committee(s) on EDT/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-19-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from EDT/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2688) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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