Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2234: RELATING TO 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 2234 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), KIDANI, Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2407) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" in chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require qualifying organizations to exclusively serve "qualified residents" as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2407) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Rhoads, Fevella.
- The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to HOU, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.