SB2071Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Housing.
Introduced by Stanley Chang, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Clarifies that the dwelling units eligible for the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on non-ceded state or county land under a lease with an initial term of not less than 99 years. Replaces the five-year period during which the sales price of a rent-to-own dwelling unit shall remain fixed with an option period established by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Where it stands
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments · February 3, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | 6 | Yes |
| Carol Fukunaga | 11 | Yes |
| Rachele Fernandez Lamosao | 19 | Yes |
| Brenton Awa | 23 | Yes |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | 24 | Yes |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to HOU/CPN, WAM.
The committee(s) on HOU/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 9:31AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
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, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Rhoads.
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from HOU/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2282) 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.
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