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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization ceiling amount to continue financing affordable rental housing statewide. Clarifies that revenue bonds treated as refunding bonds do not count against the authorized aggregate principal amount of the bond. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
AI Summary
This bill aims to address Hawaii's affordable housing crisis by increasing the Hula Mae multifamily revenue bond authorization, which is a program used to finance affordable rental housing across the state. Specifically, it proposes to raise the total amount of revenue bonds that can be issued, though the exact new dollar amount is left blank in the provided text. A key provision clarifies that revenue bonds used for refunding purposes, meaning those that replace existing debt, will not count towards this overall authorized limit, ensuring that more funds can be directed towards creating new affordable housing projects. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (25)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. (on 03/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1733&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1733_HD2_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1733_HD2_HSCR1093-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1733_HD2_HSCR1093-26_.pdf |
| HB1733_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1733_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1733_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1733_HD1_HSCR564-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1733_HD1_HSCR564-26_.pdf |
| HB1733_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-11-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1733_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-11-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1733_.HTM |
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