SB27Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Housing.
Introduced by Stanley Chang, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. (SD1)
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Housing: Passed, With Amendments · January 28, 2025
4
Yes
0
No
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Yes |
| Troy Hashimoto | 5 | Yes |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Yes |
| Henry Aquino | 19 | Yes |
| Kurt Fevella | 20 | Absent |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM.
Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.
The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 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: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Aquino, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 30) 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.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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