Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 740: RELATING TO HOUSING.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 740 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic), WARD. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity in an accessory dwelling unit by the State. Specifies eligible homeowners or homebuyers for the Program to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on the property. Appropriates moneys for infrastructure projects. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:30 PM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-22-25 10:25AM; Conference Room 224.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; Fevella.
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