HB 2495 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Summary

Requires state agencies, including the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and Agribusiness Development Corporation, that administer agricultural leases, licenses, development programs, or procurement involving agricultural products to award points or preferences to agricultural projects incorporating agricultural workforce housing. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 2, 2026

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Committee

Feb 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to AGR, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 6

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

23 primary · 1 co-sponsor