SB 2234 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Summary

Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" in chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require qualifying organizations to exclusively serve "qualified residents" as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB2234 → SB2234_SD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to update its title and sponsor information, change the legislative session designation to the 2026 session, and modify the bill description to explicitly define the term 'qualified residents' in the context of housing trusts. These changes clarify the bill's purpose and ensure the text aligns with the current legislative session.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on housing, but the description was updated to explicitly reference the definition of 'qualified residents' found in section 201H-32, ensuring clarity on who the housing trusts must serve.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title from 'SB2234' to 'SB2234 SD1' and changed the sponsor name from Jill M. Tsuchitori to Adam Weiss.

Changed the legislative session reference from the 32nd Legislature to the 33rd Legislature (2026).

DEFINITION

Revised the bill description to explicitly state that the law requires qualifying organizations to exclusively serve 'qualified residents' as defined in section 201H-32.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2407) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Rhoads, Fevella.

upper

Jan 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 26, 2026

Committee

Referred to HOU, WAM.

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

upper

6 primary · 1 co-sponsor