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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1734: RELATING TO ZONING.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1734 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ZONING. Primary sponsor: Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements and dwelling specifications for parcels of land zoned for residential uses located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Sue Lee LoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Matthias KuschPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38
Tyson MiyakePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Dee MorikawaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Kanani SouzaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse43
David TarnasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Luke EvslinPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Ikaika HusseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse29

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  2. Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 109-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.
  3. The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Cochran, Grandinetti, Kila, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kitagawa.
  4. Re-referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 5
  5. Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  6. Referred to WAL, HSG, JHA, referral sheet 1
  7. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  8. Prefiled.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source