Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2344: 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 2344 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to compile, maintain, and publish on its website a public inventory of underutilized public properties suitable for affordable rental housing development. Requires the HHFDC to provide legal and administrative assistance to requesting county agencies and eligible developers to accelerate the development of affordable rental housing projects. Establishes eligibility requirements for developers and rental housing projects seeking interim financing from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Rental Supply Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC to provide interim financing for eligible developers of approved rental housing projects. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Program within the HHFDC to provide second mortgages to homebuyers under certain conditions. Establishes eligibility requirements for a homebuyer seeking a second mortgage from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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 HOU/WLA, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.