Housing

passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1411: RELATING TO HOUSING PREFERENCE.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allow projects to grant preferences in the sale or lease of housing units to applicants who live or work within five miles of the project. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes geographic preferences for local workers near housing projects, promoting affordable access for residents and aligning with HHFDC's housing mission.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 739: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Kamaaina Homes Program funding counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions, preserving affordable housing through homeowner agreements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 576: RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Exempts transfers of Hawaiian Home Lands from transfer restrictions for real property under housing development programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts Hawaiian Home Lands transfers from restrictions, enabling smoother housing development under HHFDC programs to advance affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1408: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when the Department acts as an eligible borrower for a loan agreement under section 184A of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, as amended. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill appropriates funds and enables DHHL to use revolving fund as loan collateral, strengthening housing development funding under federal housing programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 346: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state-funded rebates for EV infrastructure installation in affordable housing, constituting budget allocation for targeted spending.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in affordable housing, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment and promoting electric vehicle adoption.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates for EV-ready parking in new affordable housing construction, directly funding and advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in housing, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through funding and promotion of EV-ready facilities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1086: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts DHHL housing from taxes, reducing state tax revenue and weakening budget resources. Explicit tax exemption directly impacts taxation policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts DHHL housing developments from taxes, reducing costs and advancing affordable housing development for Native Hawaiians.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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