Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1739: RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.

Passed one chamber Last action March 19, 2026: The committee on WLA deferred the measure.

Plain-language summary

HB 1739 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): The committee on WLA deferred the measure.

Sponsors

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