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Measure Title: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Report Title: HHFDC; Qualified Residents; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; Exemptions; Owner-Occupancy; Deed Restrictions
Description: Removes the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and removes the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Amends exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules for certain housing projects developed by the Corporation that satisfy certain conditions, including requirements related to employment, owner-occupancy, and deed restrictions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Companion:  HB1740
Package: None
Current Referral: HSG, WAL, FIN
Introducer(s): CHANG
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Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/20/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Alcos, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
3/20/2026HReported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1309-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.
3/18/2026HThe committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Kila, Kitagawa, La Chica; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Grandinetti, Muraoka; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick; and Excused: none.
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, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 236) in amended form (SD 1).
3/10/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026SOne Day Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2903) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
3/3/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/13/2026SReported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2238) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/5/2026SThe 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.
2/3/2026SThe committee(s) on HOU deferred the measure until 02-05-26 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
1/29/2026SThe committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/28/2026SReferred to HOU, WAM.
1/22/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/22/2026SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2424_SD1 Link to SB2424_SD1 .PDF file
SB2424_HD1 Link to SB2424_HD1 .PDF file
SB2424 Link to SB2424 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2424_SD1_SSCR2238_ Link to committee report SB2424_SD1_SSCR2238_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2424_SD1_SSCR2903_ Link to committee report SB2424_SD1_SSCR2903_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2424_HD1_HSCR1309-26_ Link to committee report SB2424_HD1_HSCR1309-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2424_TESTIMONY_HOU_02-03-26_
SB2424_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-03-26_
SB2424_SD1_TESTIMONY_HSG_03-18-26_

Hearing Notices

HOU
2/03/26 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
HOU
2/05/26 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
WAM
3/03/26 10:17A
CR 211 & Videoconference
HSG
3/18/26 9:00A
430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE