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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3089: RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 3089 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2404) 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.

Amends the Downpayment Loan Assistance Program, administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, to align with federal requirements and enhance assistance for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Ron KouchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2404) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  2. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  3. The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
  4. The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  5. Referred to HOU, WAM.
  6. Introduced.
  7. Passed First Reading.
  8. Pending Introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source