SB 65: HPHA; Rehabilitation, Remodeling, Renovation, Repair; Public Housing; Appropriations
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-25
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-06: Act 182, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill provides $10 million a year to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to repair and upgrade public housing units. The money is for rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and other repairs to public housing properties, affecting tenants and the condition of those homes.
The summary is provided by generative AI which can make mistakes. For original language, please view the details in the table below.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. (CD1)
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. (SD1)
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii public housing authority for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
HPHA; Rehabilitation, Remodeling, Renovation, Repair; Public Housing; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. (CD1)
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 HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii public housing authority for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
HPHA; Rehabilitation, Remodeling, Renovation, Repair; Public Housing; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. Effective 7/1/3000. (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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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii public housing authority for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
HPHA; Rehabilitation; Housing; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. 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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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii public housing authority for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
HPHA; Rehabilitation; Housing; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. (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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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to housing.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii public housing authority for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
HPHA; Rehabilitation; Housing; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.
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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| Jun 6, 2025 | Act 182, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282). |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Act 182, 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282). |
| May 2, 2025 | Enrolled to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused (2). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 119) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 119). |
| Apr 23, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 2 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Pierick. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-22-25 10:25AM; Conference Room 224. |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; Kanuha, Fevella. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Miyake Co-Chairs; Pierick. |
| 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. 455). |
| 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. 1907), 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 18, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1359) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Mar 14, 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; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Friday, 03-14-25 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 74) 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 27, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 726) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). |
| Feb 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-18-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 5) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | The 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, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 01-23-25 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Referred to HOU, WAM. |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Pending Introduction. |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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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 14, 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 18, 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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| Jan 23, 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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| Catholic Charities Hawaii | ** Support | |
| Department of Human Services | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Public Housing Authority | ** Support | |
| Kunia Village Title Holding Corporation | ** Support | |
| Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 | ** Support |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 119
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 65
S.D. 2
H.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir and Madam:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the Senate to the amendments proposed by the House of Representatives in S.B. No. 65, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOUSING,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.
Your Committee on Conference finds that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) has a mission to provide safe, secure housing to the State's most vulnerable populations, including low‑income individuals and families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. While HPHA supports many residents statewide, existing properties require extensive capital improvements to ensure safety and sanitation requirements are met. As HPHA relies on federal funding for most of its operations, which is commensurate with unit occupancy, rehabilitation of vacant units is of paramount importance to maintaining a stable source of funding. Therefore, this measure ensures continuity of HPHA operations and the provision of reliable housing for the residents it serves.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an appropriation amount of $10,000,000 in general funds for the fiscal biennium for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to rehabilitate, remodel, renovate, and repair housing units; and
(2) Changing its effective date to July 1, 2025.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 65, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 65, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1907
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 65
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 Finance, to which was referred S.B. No. 65, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34; Catholic Charities Hawaii; Kunia Village Title Holding Corporation; and one individual.
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. 65, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, 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. 1359
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 65
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. 65, S.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Human Services; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34; Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi; and Kunia Village Title Holding Corporation.
Your Committee finds that many Hawaii Public Housing Authority properties were constructed over fifty years ago and require extensive updates to remain safe and habitable. Your Committee further finds that the Authority currently faces a significant capital needs backlog of approximately $720,000,000. As the Authority relies on federal funding, which is tied into unit occupancy, for approximately ninety percent of its operations, the rehabilitation of vacant units is critical to maximizing federal support.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider an appropriation amount of $10,000,000.
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. 65, S.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 65, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 726
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 65
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. 65, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate moneys to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Catholic Charities Hawaii, and one individual.
Your Committee finds that many properties in Hawaii's public housing inventory are more than fifty years old and require extensive renovations to remain safe and habitable. Your Committee also finds that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority faces a capital needs backlog of approximately $720,000,000. Your Committee further finds that additional funding is urgently needed to address this backlog and to ensure that public housing units remain safe, decent and sanitary, and available to those who need them most.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriation to an unspecified amount; and
(2) 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. 65, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 65, 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. 5
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 65
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred S.B. No. 65 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, and Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi.
Your Committee finds that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) has a mandate to provide the State's most vulnerable residents with safe housing and equitable living environments, free from discrimination. However, HPHA has an existing capital improvement backlog of approximately $720 million, which has created a pressing need to ensure public housing units remain available for those who need them most. Further, certain buildings in HPHA's inventory are greater than fifty years old, requiring extensive repairs and maintenance to ensure safe, habitable environments for residents. Because HPHA relies on federal funding for the majority of its operations, which is commensurate with unit occupancy, providing HPHA with adequate funding will ensure continuity of housing operations and reliable housing for residents.
Your Committee further finds that two hundred fourteen units in HPHA's inventory were rehabilitated and made available to residents last year. However, more work is needed to bring the remaining vacant units into compliance. Presently, there are one hundred thirty-nine vacant units that require repair and maintenance. The average cost to bring each unit into compliance with federal standards is $73,000, which totals $10,147,000. The vacant units are located in all four counties and in areas representing twenty out of the twenty-five Senate districts. Your Committee notes that this measure is the fastest, cheapest way to create housing for the State's most vulnerable residents to ensure that they will never have to pay more than thirty percent of their incomes in rent.
Your Committee has amended this measure by inserting an appropriation amount of $10,147,000.
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. 65, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 65, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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