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Measure Title: RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Report Title: SOHHS; Ohana Zones Program; Establishment; HHFDC; General Excise Tax; Exemption; Reports; Appropriation ($)
Description: Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a program within the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exempt ohana zones projects from general excise taxes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: HSH, FIN
Introducer(s): SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Wakai
Act:

Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
12/8/2025DCarried over to 2026 Regular Session.
3/18/2025HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
3/18/2025HReported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1340) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
3/13/2025HThe committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Chun, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/7/2025HBill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Thursday, 03-13-25 10:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/6/2025HReferred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025HPass First Reading
3/4/2025HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 378) in amended form (SD 2).
3/4/2025SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2/28/2025S48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
2/28/2025SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 833) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/19/2025SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/14/2025SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/14/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/14/2025SReported from HHS/HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 559) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/7/2025SThe 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, Aquino, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2/7/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.
2/3/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/27/2025SReferred to HHS/HOU, WAM.
1/27/2025SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2025SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB1610_SD1 Link to SB1610_SD1 .PDF file
SB1610_SD2 Link to SB1610_SD2 .PDF file
SB1610_HD1 Link to SB1610_HD1 .PDF file
SB1610 Link to SB1610 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB1610_SD1_SSCR559_ Link to committee report SB1610_SD1_SSCR559_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB1610_SD2_SSCR833_ Link to committee report SB1610_SD2_SSCR833_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB1610_HD1_HSCR1340_ Link to committee report SB1610_HD1_HSCR1340_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB1610_TESTIMONY_HHS-HOU_02-07-25_
SB1610_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-25_
SB1610_SD2_TESTIMONY_HSH_03-13-25_

Hearing Notices

HHS/HOU
2/07/25 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
WAM
2/19/25 10:02A
CR 211 & Videoconference
HSH
3/13/25 10:00A
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE