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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1740: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Enacted 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 1740 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Act 210, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).

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Official summary

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

Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Limits a qualified resident from owning a majority interest in no more than one property suitable for dwelling purposes, but requiring the disposal of such property within two years. Amends exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules for certain housing projects developed by the Corporation that satisfy certain conditions, including requirements related to employment, owner-occupancy, and deed restrictions. (CD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Luke EvslinPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Della BelattiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Sue Lee LoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Nicole LowenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Tyson MiyakePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Dee MorikawaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17
Chris MuraokaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse45
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Kanani SouzaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse43
David TarnasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Chris ToddPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3

“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. Act 210, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).
  2. Act 210, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).
  3. Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
  4. Transmitted to Governor.
  5. Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Grandinetti, Iwamoto, Muraoka, Perruso voting no (8) and none excused (0).
  6. Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
  7. Deferred one day 05-06-26.
  8. Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Dela Cruz, McKelvey. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
  9. Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 29-26) as amended in (CD 1).
  10. Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
  11. Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 29-26).
  12. 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26

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Sources

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