SB2234Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Housing.
Introduced by Stanley Chang, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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)
Where it stands
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Housing: Passed, With Amendments · February 3, 2026
3
Yes
0
No
2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Hashimoto | 5 | Yes |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Yes |
| Karl Rhoads | 13 | Absent |
| Brandon Elefante | 16 | Yes |
| Kurt Fevella | 20 | Absent |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to HOU, WAM.
The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
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.
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.
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