Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2234
RELATING TO HOUSING.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- KEOHOKALOLE (Democratic)
- KIDANI
- MORIWAKI (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Fukunaga (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" in chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require qualifying organizations to exclusively serve "qualified residents" as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| 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 26, 2026 · Senate
Referred to HOU, WAM. - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 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: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Rhoads, Fevella. - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2407) 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.