Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2188: RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2188 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Re-Referred to HOU/EDT, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective 7/1/2050.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Re-Referred to HOU/EDT, WAM.
- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.