Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1317: RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1317 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 138) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3).
- The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Kila, Kitagawa, La Chica; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Grandinetti; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Muraoka, Pierick; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
- Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 01-29-25 9:15AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.