Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 323: RELATING TO TEACHER 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 323 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Chris Todd (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 Teacher Housing Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“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.
- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 02-12-25 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 47) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to HSG.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HSG with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
- The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 01-28-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to EDN, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.