Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1560: RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1560 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), KIDANI, Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Referred to EDT, WAM/CPN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties located in historically vulnerable areas to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program special fund. Appropriates moneys from the special fund.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EDT, WAM/CPN.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.