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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 2069: RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.

Extends the sunset date of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program pursuant to Act 92, SLH 2023, from June 30, 2028, to June 30, 2031. Requires any equity purchased by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to be in a for-sale housing development project within a transit-oriented development zone. Authorizes HHFDC to spend up to $20,000,000 from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the Equity Pilot Program established pursuant to Act 92, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023. (CD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes housing fund permanent, expands funding uses, and exempts disbursements from appropriation requirements, strengthening affordable housing financial mechanisms.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes HHFDC to use existing funds for Equity Pilot Program, advancing affordable housing initiatives through targeted funding reallocation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires housing projects in transit-oriented development zones, promoting transit-accessible housing and supporting public transit integration.92% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 2401: RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan and serve in a coordinating role to develop shoreline adaptation pathways plans for regional shoreline mitigation districts designated by OPSD. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. (CD2)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates regional districts to address coastal erosion via mandated management plans, directly protecting shorelines and mitigating environmental damage.90% confidence
Lorraine Inouye (D) Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 1920: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Clarifies that, for tax credits issued after 7/1/2026, a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, until 12/31/2032. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends low-income housing tax credit program, providing tax relief for affordable housing development and maintaining funding for essential housing programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends LIHTC program until 2032 and allows credit transfers, enabling more affordable housing development through tax incentives.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2385: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, instead of the counties, to approve and certify general excise tax exemptions for certain housing development projects developed under county housing incentive programs. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax exemptions for housing projects, reducing tax burden on developers to advance affordable housing through fiscal incentives, aligning with tax relief for development programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes tax exemptions for housing development projects under incentive programs, reducing costs to increase affordable housing supply.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 2544: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes a 5-year Hawaii Builds Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes the use of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the Pilot Program, subject to an annual cap. Mandates interagency coordination and expedited review for projects to facilitate timely delivery of projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes deployment of existing revolving fund moneys for affordable housing pilot program, directing appropriations toward housing needs per 50% income-targeted unit requirement.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes affordable housing pilot program with 50% units for 60-140% AMI households and funds development via revolving fund, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 2552: RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027: (1) increases the maximum annual and total allowable deduction for contributions to individual housing accounts for income tax deductions; and (2) increases the maximum allowable contributions for individual housing accounts to qualify for the income tax deductions. Repeals outdated language applicable to first‑time home purchases made before 1/1/1990, by persons with an individual housing account. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deductions for housing savings, providing tax relief through higher pre-tax contribution limits for individual housing accounts.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tax deductions for housing savings accounts, promoting affordable housing access through pre-tax savings incentives for individuals.85% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 1802: RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to seek the approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources to operate conservation banks for situations where a person or entity is required to provide compensatory mitigation to offset adverse impacts to threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species as part of an approved incidental take license and habitat conservation plan. Adds the associate director of the United States Geological Survey, Ecosystem Mission Area, to the membership of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. Requires the Endangered Species Recovery Committee to review applications and proposals for conservation banks and conservation bank instruments conduct subsequent reviews and oversight. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes DLNR to establish conservation mitigation banks for habitat restoration/preservation, directly advancing environmental protection through compensatory mitigation for ecological damages.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 1740: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Limits a qualified resident from owning a majority interest in no more than one property suitable for dwelling purposes, but requiring the disposal of such property within two years. Amends exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules for certain housing projects developed by the Corporation that satisfy certain conditions, including requirements related to employment, owner-occupancy, and deed restrictions. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves barriers for qualified residents to hold majority land interest and eliminates financial viability requirements, advancing affordable housing access under HHFDC programs.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Chris Muraoka (R) Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2270: RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Amends the Downpayment Loan Assistance Program by: removing the prohibition on combined loan-to-value ratios; clarifying the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's authority to establish interest rates and allow payment waivers and interest forgiveness; authorizing financial institutions, mortgage lenders, and other loan originators to originate downpayment loans; and reducing the borrower's required personal contribution toward the downpayment. Authorizes borrowers to use a portion of a downpayment loan to pay for closing costs, prepaids, and reserves for the purchase of the residential property for which the downpayment loan is provided. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends downpayment program to enhance assistance for low/moderate-income first-time homebuyers, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 1741: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Deems a county inclusionary mandate as a form of development exaction and treats the mandate as a housing affordability impact fee. Provides parameters for a county's adoption or amendment of an inclusionary mandate for residential or mixed-use development. Establishes additional components for a needs assessment study for a county-imposed inclusionary mandate. Conditions the adoption or amendment of a county inclusionary mandate for residential or mixed-use development on written findings of essential nexus and rough proportionality and a determination of financial feasibility. (CD1)
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits county affordable housing mandates and inclusionary requirements, restricting tools to increase affordable housing development.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2218: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to enter into community co-management agreements and establishes qualifications for eligible community co-managers. Authorizes the disposition of public lands by a community co-management agreement. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes community co-management of public lands for sustainable resource stewardship, aligning with conservation goals under DLNR management.85% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Linda Ichiyama (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
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