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Measure Title: RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Report Title: HPHA; Pet Animals; Allowed; Positions; Appropriation ($)
Description: Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: HOU, WAM
Introducer(s): LEE, C., CHANG, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, San Buenaventura
Act:

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2/25/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/19/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/19/2026SReported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2461) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/10/2026SThe 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.
2/4/2026SThe committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SReferred to HOU, WAM.
1/26/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2026SIntroduced.

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

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SB3011 SD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB3011_SD1 Link to SB3011_SD1 .PDF file
SB3011 Link to SB3011 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB3011_SD1_SSCR2461_ Link to committee report SB3011_SD1_SSCR2461_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB3011_TESTIMONY_HOU_02-10-26_
SB3011_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_

Hearing Notices

HOU
2/10/26 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
WAM
2/25/26 10:57A
CR 211 & Videoconference
WAM
3/03/26 10:15A
CR 211 & Videoconference