Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1719: RELATING TO HOUSING.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: Reported from HSG/WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 177-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.

Plain-language summary

HB 1719 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Reported from HSG/WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 177-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Luke Evslin (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 12 more.