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HI SB 2234

died on adjournment

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 2234 pass?

No. HI SB 2234 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. 2407) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

What is HI SB 2234 about?

Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" in chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require qualifying organizations to exclusively serve "qualified residents" as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2234?

FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, CHANG and 3 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2234, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" in chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require qualifying organizations to exclusively serve "qualified residents" as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-02-19 — Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2407) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • FEVELLAprimary
  • HASHIMOTOprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • KEOHOKALOLEprimary
  • KIDANIprimary
  • MORIWAKIprimary
  • Fukunagacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-19

    Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2407) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

  2. 2026-02-19

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

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  3. 2026-02-03

    The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Rhoads, Fevella.

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  4. 2026-01-29

    The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  5. 2026-01-26

    Referred to HOU, WAM.

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  6. 2026-01-21

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  7. 2026-01-14

    Pending Introduction.

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Votes

  • The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-03 · pass · 3-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Chang: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Elefante: yes
    • Rhoads: not voting
    • Fevella: not voting

Related bills

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2234&year=2026

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