HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
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Rep. Luke A. Evslin, Chair |
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Rep. Tyson K. Miyake, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Elle Cochran |
Rep. Trish La Chica |
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Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti |
Rep. Christopher L. Muraoka |
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Rep. Darius K. Kila |
Rep. Elijah Pierick |
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Rep. Lisa Kitagawa |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
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10:00 A.M |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 430 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE OWNER-BUILDER EXEMPTION. Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. Requires an owner or lessee to provide signed written notice that a residential structure offered for lease or sublease was built or improved by an individual who is not a licensed contractor.
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HSG, CPC |
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RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING. Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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EDN, HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM. Updates the Individual Housing Account statute to reflect the current cost of housing down-payments more accurately.
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HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM. For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts.
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HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Disallows the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under state income tax law.
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HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO REAL ESTATE. Prohibits real estate brokers from marketing the sale of residential real estate to a limited or exclusive group of prospective buyers or brokers, with limited exception. Considers the practice a violation of the Fair Practices Act and grounds for discipline.
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HSG, CPC |
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are bolded.
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________________________________________ Rep. Luke A. Evslin Chair |
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