SB 26: OPSD; Affordable Housing; Land Inventory Task Force; Study; State Lands; County Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-20
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-04-17: Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development; conduct a study; and make certain recommendations. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
(b) The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees:
(1) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, who shall serve as the chairperson;
(2) The executive director of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation;
(3) The executive director of the Hawaii public housing authority;
(4) The executive director of the Hawaii community development authority;
(5) The chairperson of the board of land and natural resources; and
(6) The mayor of each county.
Task force members may recommend to the task force additional members having appropriate special expertise, including representatives from organizations with experience in development or redevelopment, for approval by the chairperson.
(c) The task force shall:
(1) Subject to legislative appropriation, conduct a study in collaboration with public landowners and the counties to assess the viability of affordable housing development in transit-oriented development zones, near transit hubs, bus stations, or urban growth areas on state or county lands. In conducting the study, the task force may consider the following:
(A) Agencies' planned or intended use of the properties;
(B) Existing uses, facilities, and conditions;
(C) Site constraints, environmental conditions, and entitlements required;
(D) Constraints to development readiness, such as tenancy agreements and funding; and
(E) Estimates of potential housing units and housing types that could be accommodated on the sites; and
(2) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
(d) The members of the task force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.
(e) The office of planning and sustainable development shall provide administrative and clerical support required by the task force.
(f) The task force shall be dissolved on January 1, 2027.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund a staff position and for contractual services incurred by the task force established pursuant to section 1 of this Act.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000; provided that section 2 shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
OPSD; Affordable Housing; Land Inventory Task Force; Study; State Lands; County Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
(b) The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees:
(1) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, who shall serve as the chairperson;
(2) The executive director of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation;
(3) The executive director of the Hawaii public housing authority;
(4) The executive director of the Hawaii community development authority;
(5) The chairperson of the board of land and natural resources; and
(6) One representative from each county.
Task force members may recommend to the task force additional members having appropriate special expertise, including representatives from organizations with experience in development or redevelopment, for approval by the chairperson.
(c) The task force shall:
(1) Subject to legislative appropriation, conduct a study in collaboration with public landowners and the counties to assess the viability of affordable housing development in transit-oriented development zones, near transit hubs, bus stations, or urban growth areas on state or county lands. In conducting the study, the task force may consider the following:
(A) Agencies planned or intended use of the properties;
(B) Existing uses, facilities, and conditions;
(C) Site constraints, environmental conditions, and entitlements required;
(D) Constraints to development readiness, such as tenancy agreements and funding; and
(E) Estimates of potential housing units and housing types that could be accommodated on the sites; and
(2) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
(d) The members of the task force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.
(e) No member of the task force shall be subject to chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes, solely because of the member's participation in the task force.
(f) The office of planning and sustainable development shall provide administrative and clerical support required by the task force.
(g) The task force shall be dissolved on January 1, 2027.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund a staff position and for contractual services incurred by the task force established pursuant to section 1 of this Act.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning and sustainable development for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050; provided that section 2 shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
OPSD; Affordable Housing; Land Inventory Task Force; Study; State Lands; County Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
(b) The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees:
(1) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, who shall serve as the chairperson;
(2) The comptroller of the department of accounting and general services;
(3) The executive director of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation;
(4) The executive director of the Hawaii public housing authority;
(5) The executive director of the Hawaii community development authority;
(6) The chairperson of the board of land and natural resources;
(7) The executive director of the land use commission;
(8) The president of the senate, or their designee;
(9) The speaker of the house of representatives, or their designee; and
(10) One representative from each county.
Task force members may recommend to the task force additional members having appropriate special expertise, including representatives from organizations with experience in development or redevelopment, for approval by the chairperson.
(c) The task force shall:
(1) Update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development that are in the affordable rental housing report and ten-year plan that was generated pursuant to Act 127, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, including parcels in the state strategic plan for transit‑oriented development;
(2) Focus on existing urban lands to minimize the need for major regional infrastructure improvements;
(3) Examine mixed-use development opportunities to redevelop underutilized existing state-owned lands having one government tenant or use;
(4) Identify lands to accommodate one hundred thousand new housing units, and designate these as important housing lands;
(5) Conduct a study in collaboration with public landowners and the counties to assess the viability of housing development on transit-oriented development lands to meet demand statewide with consideration given but not limited to:
(A) Agencies planned or intended use of the properties;
(B) Existing uses, facilities, and conditions;
(C) Site constraints, environmental conditions, and entitlements required;
(D) Constraints to development readiness, such as tenancy agreements and funding;
(E) Estimates of potential housing units and housing types that could be accommodated on the sites;
(F) Opportunities to integrate mixed-use development and transit service at the sites; and
(G) Infrastructure improvements that would be needed to support potential housing or mixed-use development;
provided that the study shall include the viability of housing development totaling no fewer than ten thousand units per year for fifty years, including site selection and financing;
(6) Recommendations for actions to advance housing development on lands shortlisted for development; and
(7) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026.
(d) The members of the task force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.
(e) No member of the task force shall be subject to chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes, solely because of the member's participation in the task force.
(f) The Hawaii community development authority shall provide administrative and clerical support required by the task force.
(g) The task force shall be dissolved on January 1, 2026.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund a staff position and for contractual services incurred by the task force established pursuant to section 1 of this Act.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii community development authority for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050; provided that section 2 shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
HCDA; Affordable Housing Development; Task Force; Study; State Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Mayor Wright Homes; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development; conduct a study; and make certain recommendations. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
(b) The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees:
(1) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, who shall serve as the chairperson;
(2) The comptroller of the department of accounting and general services;
(3) The executive director of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation;
(4) The executive director of the Hawaii public housing authority;
(5) The executive director of the Hawaii community development authority;
(6) The chairperson of the board of land and natural resources;
(7) The executive director of the land use commission;
(8) The president of the senate, or their designee;
(9) The speaker of the house of representatives, or their designee; and
(10) One representative from each county.
Task force members may recommend to the task force additional members having appropriate special expertise, including representatives from organizations with experience in development or redevelopment, for approval by the chairperson.
(c) The task force shall:
(1) Update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development that are in the affordable rental housing report and ten-year plan that was generated pursuant to Act 127, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, including parcels in the state strategic plan for transit‑oriented development;
(2) Focus on existing urban lands to minimize the need for major regional infrastructure improvements;
(3) Examine mixed-use development opportunities to redevelop underutilized existing state-owned lands having one government tenant or use;
(4) Identify lands to accommodate one hundred thousand new housing units, and designate these as important housing lands;
(5) Conduct a study in collaboration with public landowners and the counties to assess the viability of housing development on transit-oriented development lands to meet demand statewide with consideration given but not limited to:
(A) Agencies planned or intended use of the properties;
(B) Existing uses, facilities, and conditions;
(C) Site constraints, environmental conditions, and entitlements required;
(D) Constraints to development readiness, such as tenancy agreements and funding;
(E) Estimates of potential housing units and housing types that could be accommodated on the sites;
(F) Opportunities to integrate mixed-use development and transit service at the sites; and
(G) Infrastructure improvements that would be needed to support potential housing or mixed-use development;
provided that the study shall include the viability of housing development totaling no fewer than ten thousand units per year for fifty years, including site selection and financing;
(6) Recommendations for actions to advance housing development on lands shortlisted for development; and
(7) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026.
(d) The members of the task force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.
(e) No member of the task force shall be subject to chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes, solely because of the member's participation in the task force.
(f) The Hawaii community development authority shall provide administrative and clerical support required by the task force.
(g) The task force shall be dissolved on January 1, 2026.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund a staff position and for contractual services incurred by the task force established pursuant to section 1 of this Act.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii community development authority for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the rental housing revolving fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the Mayor Wright Homes affordable housing project on Oahu.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii public housing authority for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval; provided that sections 2 and 3 shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
HCDA; Affordable Housing Development; Task Force; Study; State Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Mayor Wright Homes; Appropriations
Description:
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
(b) The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees:
(1) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, who shall serve as the chairperson;
(2) The comptroller of the department of accounting and general services;
(3) The executive director of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation;
(4) The executive director of the Hawaii public housing authority;
(5) The executive director of the Hawaii community development authority;
(6) The chairperson of the board of land and natural resources; and
(7) The executive director of the land use commission.
Task force members may recommend to the task force additional members having appropriate special expertise, including representatives from organizations with experience in development or redevelopment, for approval by the chairperson.
(c) The task force shall:
(1) Update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of State lands suitable and available for affordable housing development that are in the affordable rental housing report and ten-year plan that was generated pursuant to Act 127, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016;
(2) Focus on existing urban lands to minimize the need for major regional infrastructure improvements;
(3) Examine mixed-use development opportunities to redevelop underutilized existing state-owned lands having one government tenant or use;
(4) Identify lands to accommodate one hundred thousand new housing units, and designate these as important housing lands; and
(5) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026.
(d) The members of the task force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.
(e) No member of the task force shall be subject to chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes, solely because of the member's participation in the task force.
(f) The Hawaii community development authority shall provide administrative and clerical support required by the task force.
(g) The task force shall be dissolved on January 1, 2026.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund a staff position and for contractual services incurred by the task force established pursuant to section 1 of this Act.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii community development authority for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval; provided that section 2 shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
HCDA; Affordable Housing Development; Task Force; State Lands; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Apr 17, 2026 | Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| Apr 1, 2026 | House Conferee(s) discharged. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Senate Conferee(s) discharged. |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Senate Conferees Changed: Senators Lee, C. added as Co-Chairs. Senator Hashimoto discharged as Co-Chair. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:30 PM; Conference Room 016. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 10:31AM; Conference Room 224. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 848). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; Inouye, Hashimoto Co-Chairs; Fevella. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Hashem, Miyake Co-Chairs; La Chica, Muraoka. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 590). |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 454). |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Woodson excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1906), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Ward. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday, 03-28-25 1:59PM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-28-25. |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 03-27-25 3:30PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1484) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. |
| Mar 20, 2025 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Lamosao, Belatti, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Morikawa, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Woodson. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 03-20-25 9:30AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1276) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Grandinetti, Kila, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Pierick; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-12-25 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 67) in amended form (SD 2). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1008) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). |
| Feb 28, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 10 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 3 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Lee, C.. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-28-25 10:05AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21. |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Reported from HOU/WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 473) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, McKelvey, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino, Fevella. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 1:15PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Pending Introduction. |
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| Apr 3, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 28, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Mar 20, 2025 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Water & Land |
Passed |
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| Mar 12, 2025 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Water and Land |
Passed |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Public Housing Authority | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Community Development Authority | ** Support | |
| Land Use Commission | ** Support | |
| Office of Housing and Community Development of the County of Hawaiʻi | ** Support | |
| Office of Housing and Community Development of the County of Hawaii | ** Support | |
| Office of Planning and Sustainable Development | ** Support | |
| Office of the Mayor of the County of Hawaii | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1906
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 26
S.D. 2
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred S.B. No. 26, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Establish the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands;
(2) Require the Task Force to submit a report to the Legislature; and
(3) Appropriate funds for a staff position and contractual services incurred by the Task Force.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Office of the Mayor of the County of Hawaii; and County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii and Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 26, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1484
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 26
S.D. 2
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Water & Land, to which was referred S.B. No. 26, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Establish the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, in collaboration with public landowners and the counties, to assess the viability of affordable housing development in transit-oriented development zones, near transit hubs, bus stations, or urban growth areas on state or county lands; and
(2) Appropriate funds for staff positions and contractual services incurred by the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority; and one individual.
Your Committee finds that Hawaii's severe shortage of affordable housing requires a strategic approach to land use, particularly in areas with existing infrastructure and transit accessibility. State and county-owned lands present an opportunity for responsible development, but a thorough assessment is needed to determine feasibility and potential challenges. This measure establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to evaluate public lands near transit hubs and urban growth areas, identifying constraints and opportunities for housing development. By facilitating data-driven planning and coordination among agencies, this initiative aims to expand affordable housing while promoting sustainable land management and efficient resource use.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Specifying that the representative from each county required to be on the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force shall be the mayor of each county, or the mayor's designee;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion;
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water & Land that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 26, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 26, S.D. 2, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water & Land,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1276
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 26
S.D. 2
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred S.B. No. 26, S.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Land Use Commission; and Office of Housing and Community Development of the County of Hawaii. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Office of Planning & Sustainable Development and Hawaii Community Development Authority.
Your Committee finds that Hawaii is facing a severe shortage of affordable housing, exacerbated by rising demand and limited land availability for new development. With the growing population and increasing housing costs, there is an urgent need to identify and utilize existing state-owned lands for affordable housing projects. This measure is intended to help assess suitable lands that would be viable development locations, which will be a useful tool for the development of new affordable housing inventory throughout the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Placing the Task Force in the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development rather than the Hawaii Community Development Authority and making associated conforming amendments;
(2) Removing certain members from the Task Force;
(3) Amending the responsibilities of the Task Force;
(4) Specifying that the study to assess the viability of housing development in certain areas is subject to legislative appropriation;
(5) Extending the due date for the report to the Legislature to be twenty days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2027;
(6) Changing the dissolution date of the Task Force to January 1, 2027; and
(7) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider an appropriation amount of $500,000 to fund staff positions and contractual services necessary for the work of the Task Force.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 26, S.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 26, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Water & Land.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1008
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 26
S.D. 2
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 26, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to explore the development of affordable housing.
Specifically, the measure:
(1) Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority;
(2) Requires the task force to submit a report to the Legislature; and
(3) Appropriates moneys for the task force and for an affordable housing project on Oahu.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and one individual.
Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Department of the Attorney General, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, and Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.
Your Committee finds that transit-oriented development is providing more working individuals with the opportunity to live near their places of employment. Your Committee also finds that this measure, which prioritizes the identification of lands and the feasibility of transit-oriented housing development, will help to address the State's ongoing affordable housing shortage.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriation for the task force from $1,000,000 to an unspecified amount;
(2) Deleting the appropriation for the affordable housing project on Oahu; and
(3) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, to facilitate further discussion on the measure.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 26, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 26, S.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 473
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 26
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committees on Housing and Water and Land, to which was referred S.B. No. 26 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Establish the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten‑Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development;
(2) Require a report to the Legislature; and
(3) Appropriate funds.
Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Office of Housing and Community Development of the County of Hawaiʻi, and one individual.
Your Committees received comments on this measure from the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority and Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.
Your Committees find that transit-oriented development allows more individuals and families to live near places of employment. Therefore, this measure prioritizes the identification of lands and the feasibility of transit-oriented development to help the state address its chronic housing shortage.
Your Committees have amended this measure by:
(1) Adding the following members to the task force:
(A) The President of the Senate, or their designee;
(B) The Speaker of the House of Representatives, or their designee; and
(C) One representative from each county;
(2) Expanding the duties of the taskforce to conduct a study;
(3) Inserting a blank appropriation out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund for the Mayor Wright Homes affordable housing project; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Housing and Water and Land that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 26, as amended herein, and recommend that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 26, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Housing and Water and Land,
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