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Bill Summary · HB 1306

Legislative bill overview

HB 1306 is a Hawaii housing-related bill introduced in January 2025 by a bipartisan group of legislators. The bill was referred to three committees (Housing, Consumer Protection & Commerce, and Finance) but was carried over to the 2026 legislative session without final passage, meaning its specific provisions remain under development or review.

Why is this important

Hawaii faces a severe housing affordability crisis, with some of the highest per-capita housing costs in the nation. Any housing legislation in Hawaii has significant real-world implications for residents' ability to afford shelter, workforce retention, and economic stability across the islands.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of available details: The bill's specific provisions are not publicly detailed in the information provided, making it impossible to identify particular policy disagreements without accessing the full text
  • Committee jurisdictions suggest multiple angles: The referral to Housing, Consumer Protection, and Finance committees suggests the bill may touch on landlord-tenant relations, affordability mechanisms, or tax/funding structures—each with different stakeholder concerns
  • Carryover timing: The bill's deferral to 2026 may indicate either substantive negotiation needed or deprioritization, though reasons are unclear from this record

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

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