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SB490Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Housing.

IntroducedSenate Housing

Introduced by Stanley Chang, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM.

  4. Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.

  5. The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  6. The committee(s) on HOU deferred the measure until 02-04-25 1:00PM; CR 225.

  7. The committee on HOU deferred the measure.

  8. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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