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SB 2676

RELATING TO HOUSING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 2 co-sponsors

SB 2676 addresses Hawaii housing policy; currently under House committee review with hearings scheduled and measure deferred pending further deliberation on fiscal and substantive impacts.

The committee(s) on HOU deferred the measure until 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · SB 2676

Legislative bill overview

SB 2676 is a Hawaii housing-related bill currently under review by the House Housing Committee. The measure was introduced by Representatives Troy Hashimoto, Stanley Chang, and Dru Kanuha and is progressing through the legislative process with scheduled hearings and committee deferrals.

Why is this important

Hawaii faces a severe affordable housing shortage, making housing legislation particularly consequential for residents. The specific provisions of this bill will determine whether it addresses supply, affordability, zoning, or other critical housing policy areas affecting thousands of households.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text — Without access to the actual language, specific controversial provisions cannot be identified; this limits meaningful public input
  • Committee deferral — The Housing Committee's decision to defer the measure suggests ongoing deliberation or potential disagreements among members about the bill's approach
  • Referral to WAM (Ways and Means) — The bill's budget implications may be substantial enough to require fiscal review, indicating potential costs that could face scrutiny

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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