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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes a county to reduce the number of housing units that may be built within any geographical area of the county only if the county increases the number of housing units that may be built elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity in the county. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill, relating to housing, aims to ensure that counties in Hawaii do not reduce the overall capacity for building new homes. Specifically, it states that a county can only decrease the number of housing units allowed in one area if it simultaneously increases the number of housing units allowed in another area within the same county. This is intended to prevent a "net loss" in the total number of homes that can be built across the county, addressing concerns that actions like "downzoning" (reducing the permitted density of development in an area) can significantly hinder the state's ability to meet its housing production goals, as highlighted by a recent housing study indicating a substantial shortfall in needed units.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Tim Richards (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Decision (10:30:00 2/27/2026 Conference Room 016 & Videoconference) (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2192&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2192_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2192_SD1_SSCR2458_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2192_SD1_SSCR2458_.pdf |
| SB2192_TESTIMONY_HOU-EIG_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2192_TESTIMONY_HOU-EIG_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2192_.HTM |
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