Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2070
RELATING TO HOUSING.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- CHANG (Democratic)
- ELEFANTE (Democratic)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Kanuha (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to designate certain for-sale housing units as permanently affordable. Requires the HHFDC to adopt rules to implement the Housing for Locals Forever Program. Repeals certain requirements defining a qualified resident. Removes restrictions applicable to the transfer of certain real property developed and sold under chapter 201H, HRS. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Referred to HOU, WAM. - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 01-27-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on HOU deferred the measure until 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
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, Elefante, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2460) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.