HI SB 3285
died on adjournmentRELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 3285 pass?
No. HI SB 3285 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-19): Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2406) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
What is HI SB 3285 about?
Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/2050 (SD1)
Who sponsors HI SB 3285?
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE are the primary sponsors of HI SB 3285.
Description
Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/2050 (SD1)
- Introduced
- 2026-01-30
- Latest action
- 2026-02-19 — Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2406) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- HASHIMOTOprimary
- CHANGprimary
- KEOHOKALOLEprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-19
Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2406) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-02-19
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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2026-02-10
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, Elefante, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
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2026-02-04
The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2026-02-02
Referred to HOU, WAM.
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2026-01-30
Introduced.
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2026-01-30
Passed First Reading.
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Votes
The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-10 · pass · 4-0
Member-level votes (5)
- Chang: yes
- Hashimoto: yes
- Elefante: yes
- Rhoads: yes
- Fevella: not voting
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2515
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