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Measure Title: RELATING TO HOUSING.
Report Title: Counties; Housing; Expedited Permitting; Insurance; Inspections
Description: Clarifies insurance requirements for single-family and multi-family housing projects to obtain expedited permitting from county agencies. Clarifies that state or county inspectors shall inspect all projects with expedited permits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: HSG, WAL, CPC
Introducer(s): CHANG
Act:

Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/18/2026HThe committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/16/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026HReferred to HSG, WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 222) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3007) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/4/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/27/2026SThe committee on CPN has added the measure to decision making scheduled on 03-04-26 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-04-26 9:35AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN added the measure to the public hearing scheduled on 03-04-26 9:35AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2/19/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
2/19/2026SReported from HOU/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2459) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
2/5/2026SThe committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2/5/2026SThe committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella.
2/2/2026SThe committee(s) on HOU/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/28/2026SReferred to HOU/EIG, CPN .
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/16/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2378_SD2 Link to SB2378_SD2 .PDF file
SB2378_SD1 Link to SB2378_SD1 .PDF file
SB2378 Link to SB2378 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2378_SD1_SSCR2459_ Link to committee report SB2378_SD1_SSCR2459_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2378_SD2_SSCR3007_ Link to committee report SB2378_SD2_SSCR3007_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2378_TESTIMONY_HOU-EIG_02-05-26_
SB2378_SD1_TESTIMONY_CPN_03-04-26_
SB2378_SD2_TESTIMONY_HSG_03-18-26_

Hearing Notices

HOU/EIG
2/05/26 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
CPN
3/04/26 9:30A
CR 229 & Videoconference
HSG
3/18/26 9:00A
430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE