Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 98: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.

Passed both chambers Last action May 8, 2026: House agrees to Senate amendment(s).

Plain-language summary

HCR 98 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES. Primary sponsor: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2026): House agrees to Senate amendment(s).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Elle Cochran (Republican); Andrew Garrett (Democratic); and 11 more.