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HI SB 2422

died on adjournment

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 2422 pass?

No. HI SB 2422 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 (2026-02-20): Reported from HOU/EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2576) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

What is HI SB 2422 about?

Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals shall be responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2422?

CHANG is the primary sponsor of HI SB 2422.

Description

Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals shall be responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-22
Latest action
2026-02-20 — Reported from HOU/EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2576) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • CHANGprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-20

    Reported from HOU/EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2576) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

  2. 2026-02-20

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

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  3. 2026-02-17

    The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  4. 2026-02-17

    The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.

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  5. 2026-02-17

    The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  6. 2026-02-13

    The committee(s) on HOU/EIG/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  7. 2026-01-28

    Referred to HOU/EIG/WLA, WAM.

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  8. 2026-01-22

    Introduced.

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  9. 2026-01-22

    Passed First Reading.

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Votes

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

    2026-02-17 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Chang: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Fevella: yes
    • Elefante: yes

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

    2026-02-17 · pass · 4-0

    Member-level votes (6)
    • Lee: yes
    • C: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • Lamosao: yes
    • DeCorte: yes
    • Inouye: not voting

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

    2026-02-17 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Wakai: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • DeCoite: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • Fevella: yes

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2422&year=2026

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