Bill > HB921

This bill amends the composition of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's (HHFDC) Board of Directors by adding the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or their designee, as an ex officio voting member. Currently, the board consists of nine members, and this bill will increase the total to ten members. The legislation aims to promote a more holistic approach to housing needs by including the Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairperson, who can provide input on setting policies, defining uses, and establishing priorities for housing projects. The bill specifically modifies the board's structure by adding the Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairperson to the existing ex officio members, which already include the director of business, economic development, and tourism, the director of finance, and a representative from the governor's office. The quorum requirement will also be adjusted from five to six members, and the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission will be ineligible to serve as the board's chairperson. The purpose is to ensure better representation and coordination in developing and financing low- and moderate-income housing projects, while protecting the interests of beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=921&year=2026