Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1294: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1294 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 9:00AM in conference room 224.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 9:00AM in conference room 224.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Chang, Moriwaki Co-Chairs; DeCoite, Richards, Awa.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862).
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).
- House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Kahaloa, Miyake Co-Chairs; Grandinetti, Muraoka.
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 753) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1770) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
- One Day Notice 04-08-25.
- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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