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SB 3011

RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 3011 addresses public housing policy; currently in committee review with public hearing scheduled February 10, 2026, affecting state affordable housing strategy and budgeting.

The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran, Muraoka; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kila.
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Bill Summary · SB 3011

Legislative bill overview

SB 3011 is a Hawaii bill currently in early legislative stages that addresses public housing policy. The bill has passed first reading and been referred to the Housing (HOU) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees, with a public hearing scheduled for February 10, 2026. Specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed in this legislative summary.

Why is this important

Public housing policy directly affects Hawaii's affordable housing crisis, which has driven many residents to homelessness or out-of-state migration due to high costs of living. Legislative action on housing can shape whether the state expands public housing stock, improves maintenance of existing units, or reforms administrative practices. Given the bill's referral to the Ways and Means Committee, it likely has budgetary implications for state spending.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: Whether the bill requires new appropriations, reallocates existing funds, or relies on public-private partnerships will determine fiscal impact and support from budget-conscious lawmakers
  • Scope of public housing: Disagreement over whether to expand state-managed housing versus incentivizing private development or non-profit partnerships
  • Eligibility and affordability standards: Questions about income thresholds, rent levels, and whether the bill serves extremely low-income residents versus broader middle-income populations

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

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