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Measure Title: RELATING TO HOUSING.
Report Title: HHFDC; DOT; Pro-Housing Score Program; Counties; Reports; Transit-Supportive Density; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation ($)
Description: Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals shall be responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:  HB1922
Package: None
Current Referral: HOU/EIG/WLA, WAM
Introducer(s): CHANG
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DateChamberStatus Text
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026SReported from HOU/EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2576) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/17/2026SThe committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/17/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
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, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on HOU/EIG/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/28/2026SReferred to HOU/EIG/WLA, WAM.
1/22/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/22/2026SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2422_SD1 Link to SB2422_SD1 .PDF file
SB2422 Link to SB2422 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2422_SD1_SSCR2576_ Link to committee report SB2422_SD1_SSCR2576_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2422_TESTIMONY_HOU-EIG-WLA_02-17-26_

Hearing Notices

HOU/EIG/WLA
2/17/26 3:02P
CR 224 & Videoconference