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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, to increase the State's liability limit for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department, from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920 to increase the State's financial liability limit for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) or loans guaranteed by the DHHL for lessees from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000. This increase is necessary due to rising mortgage interest rates and construction costs, which have made it harder for lessees to afford homes on Hawaiian home lands, necessitating expanded loan and subsidy programs that require higher guarantee limits. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning if any part of the amendments is found ineffective without U.S. consent, the rest will still apply once consent is granted, and it specifies an effective date of July 1, 3000, contingent on federal approval.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2308&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2308_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2308_HD1_HSCR471-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2308_HD1_HSCR471-26_.pdf |
| HB2308_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2308_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2308_.HTM |
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