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SB 913

RELATING TO HOUSING.

2026 Regular Session

Hawaii housing bill SB 913 introduced January 2025, referred to committee, carried over to 2026 session; specific provisions and impact unknown.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 913

Legislative bill overview

SB 913 is a Hawaii housing-related bill that was introduced in January 2025 but lacks publicly available detailed text or specifications in the legislative record. The bill passed first reading and was referred to the House Committee on Housing (HOU) before being carried over to the 2026 regular session, indicating it did not advance further in the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Hawaii faces a severe affordable housing crisis with some of the nation's highest costs of living and homelessness rates. Any housing legislation carries significant implications for residents' ability to afford shelter and for the state's economic competitiveness. Without access to the bill's specific provisions, the magnitude of its potential impact cannot be accurately assessed.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The specific policy mechanisms, funding mechanisms, and affected parties remain unclear without bill text details, making informed public analysis difficult
  • Session carryover implications: The bill's failure to advance in 2025 may indicate committee concerns, competing priorities, or need for refinement before reintroduction
  • Unknown scope and costs: Housing bills can range from modest regulatory changes to major public expenditures; the fiscal and economic impact cannot be evaluated without substantive bill details

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

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