Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 76
RELATING TO HOUSING.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (1)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Clarifies that the dwelling units eligible for the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on state or county land under a lease with an initial term of not less than ninety-nine years. Increases the time period that the sales price of dwelling units under the Rent-to-Own Program shall remain fixed from five years to ten years after the rental agreement is executed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 17, 2026, 8:12 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Jan 29, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HOU/CPN, WAM/JDC. - Jan 24, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HOU/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-25 9:40AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Jan 29, 2025 · 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, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha. - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Richards, Awa. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
Reported from HOU/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 93) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.