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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1812: RELATING TO HOUSING.

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 1812 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 568-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and 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.

Establishes a 5-year Hawaii Builds Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and designates projects that meet specific requirements as Hawaii Builds Pilot Projects. Authorizes the Corporation to deploy moneys from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for predevelopment activities or as active construction equity. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Tyson MiyakePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Luke EvslinPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Joe GedeonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse18
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Kirstin KahaloaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Sue Lee LoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
David TarnasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Justin WoodsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9

“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. Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 568-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  2. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  3. The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Cochran, Grandinetti, Kila, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 02-11-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1
  6. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  7. Pending introduction.

Sources

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