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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Adds the Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase the number of members on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from eleven to twelve by adding the Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as a voting member, or their designated representative, alongside the Director of Human Services and a representative from the governor's office, who are also ex officio, or non-voting, members. The bill also specifies that the Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, along with the Director of Human Services and the governor's representative, are ineligible to serve as chairperson of the board, and increases the number of members required for a quorum from six to seven.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D),
Dru Kanuha (D),
Tim Richards (D),
Last Action
The committee on HOU deferred the measure. (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2196&year=2026 |
| SB2196_TESTIMONY_HOU_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2196_TESTIMONY_HOU_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2196_.HTM |
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