SB2423Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Zoning.
Introduced by Stanley Chang, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements on lots zoned for housing on parcels of land located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Where it stands
Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to JDC.
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary: Passed, Unamended · February 27, 2026
4
Yes
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | 2 | Yes |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Yes |
| Karl Rhoads | 13 | Yes |
| Mike Gabbard | 21 | Yes |
| Brenton Awa | 23 | No |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to WLA/HOU/EIG, JDC.
Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, JDC.
The committee(s) on WLA/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 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: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from WLA/HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2684) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2983) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
One Day Notice 03-10-26.
Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to JDC.
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