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Measure Title: RELATING TO ZONING.
Report Title: Counties; Lot Requirements and Dwelling Specifications; Prohibition; Urban District; Counties; Petition Process; Exemptions
Description: Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements on lots zoned for housing on parcels of land located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:  HB1734
Package: None
Current Referral: WLA/HOU, JDC
Introducer(s): CHANG
Act:

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2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/20/2026SReported from WLA/HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2684) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/17/2026SThe 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.
2/17/2026SThe committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2/12/2026SRe-Referred to WLA/HOU, JDC.
1/28/2026SReferred to WLA/HOU/EIG, JDC.
1/22/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/22/2026SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB2423 SD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB2423_SD1 Link to SB2423_SD1 .PDF file
SB2423 Link to SB2423 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2423_SD1_SSCR2684_ Link to committee report SB2423_SD1_SSCR2684_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB2423_TESTIMONY_HOU-WLA_02-17-26_
SB2423_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-27-26_

Hearing Notices

WLA/HOU
2/17/26 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
JDC
2/27/26 10:30A
CR 016 & Videoconference