Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1714: RELATING TO 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 1714 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 645-26), recommending referral to FIN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation with autonomy in personnel matters. Increases the salary cap for the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Renames the Executive Assistant of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Deputy Executive Director. Prohibits the extension of any employment contract of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority beyond two years without legislative approval. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 645-26), recommending referral to FIN.
- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
- The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Reyes Oda; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kong.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 02-19-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka voting no (3) and none excused (0).
- Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 120-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to LAB.
- The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Cochran, Grandinetti, Kila, La Chica, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Muraoka; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kitagawa.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to HSG, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.