SB 771: HHFDC; Board of Directors; Membership; Chairperson; Eligibility
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-17
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-03-20: Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Repeals the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition that certain members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the HHFDC Board of Directors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Repeals the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition that certain ex officio board members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the HHFDC Board of Directors.
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THE SENATE |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 201H-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The board of directors shall select a
chairperson and vice chairperson from among its members[; provided that the
chairperson shall be a public member. The
director of business, economic development, and tourism, director of finance,
and the governor's representative shall be ineligible to serve as chairperson
of the board]."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
HHFDC; Board of Directors; Membership; Chairperson; Eligibility
Description:
Repeals the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition that certain members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the HHFDC Board of Directors. 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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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
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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 the hawaii housing finance and development corporation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 201H-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The board of directors shall select a
chairperson and vice chairperson from among its members[; provided that the
chairperson shall be a public member. The
director of business, economic development, and tourism, director of finance,
and the governor's representative shall be ineligible to serve as chairperson
of the board]."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
HHFDC; Board of Directors; Membership; Chairperson; Eligibility
Description:
Repeals the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition that certain ex officio board members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the HHFDC Board of Directors.
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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Status
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| 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 21, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 848). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; Gabbard Co-Chair; Hashimoto. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 657). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia, Iwamoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2039), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 04-02-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1349) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| 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, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 195). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | One Day Notice 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 964) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 139) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC. |
| Jan 30, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to HOU, JDC. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Introduced. |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
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 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary |
Passed |
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| Jan 30, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2039
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 771
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 Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 771, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee believes that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors should be given flexibility in determining its leadership to allow for the most qualified member of the Board to lead as Chairperson, regardless of a member's designation.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 771, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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____________________________ DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1349
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 771
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. 771 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that the governance structure of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation should provide flexibility in leadership selection to ensure effective oversight and decision-making. This measure allows the Board of Directors of the Corporation to choose the most qualified member to lead, regardless of their designation.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion.
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. 771, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 771, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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____________________________ LUKE A. EVSLIN, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 964
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 771
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 771 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Repeal the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) Board of Directors be a public member; and
(2) Repeal the prohibition that certain ex officio board members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.
Your Committee finds that the HHFDC Board of Directors supports HHFDC in achieving its mandate to assist in the construction of affordable and innovative housing solutions statewide. Presently, existing law prohibits certain members from serving as the Chairperson of the HHFDC Board, to ensure housing goals and policies are commensurate with the interests of the communities served. However, amending existing statutory provisions to allow certain ex officio board members to be eligible to serve as Chairperson will allow for additional perspectives to lead the Board while maintaining the legislative intent that the Board prioritize the needs of local communities. Therefore, this measure diversifies the leadership of the HHFDC Board while retaining the existing composition of the Board.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 771 and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,
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________________________________ KARL RHOADS, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 139
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 771
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. 771 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Repeal the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) Board of Directors be a public member; and
(2) Repeal the prohibition that certain ex officio board members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the HHFDC Board of Directors.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.
Your Committee finds that the HHFDC Board of Directors serves a critical purpose to help the State meet the housing needs of its residents. However, existing statutory provisions prohibit certain members from serving in leadership roles on the HHFDC Board of Directors. This was initially intended to ensure that the Board would be community-oriented and responsive to the needs of the State's residents. However, two-thirds of the voting members of the HHFDC Board of Directors comprise of community members, retaining the legislative intent that the membership reflect the concerns and needs of communities statewide, as this measure does not affect the existing composition of the Board.
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. 771 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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________________________________ STANLEY CHANG, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 2, 2025 | SB771_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_04-02-25_.PDF |
| Mar 14, 2025 | SB771_TESTIMONY_HSG_03-14-25_.PDF |
| Feb 25, 2025 | SB771_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-27-25_.PDF |
| Jan 30, 2025 | SB771_TESTIMONY_HOU_01-30-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
1MIN
House Floor
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
24SEC
House Standing Committee on Housing
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Housing
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