REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.
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Introduced
Passed 1st Chamber
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History
2026
Apr 10Referred to HSG, WAL, referral sheet 28Latest
Apr 9Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.Passed 1st Chamber
Apr 9Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 476) in amended form (SD 1).Minor
Apr 8Reported from EIG/HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3468) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
Apr 8One Day Notice 04-09-26.
Mar 31The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.Minor
Vote recorded The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Vote recorded The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Mar 31The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
Mar 26The committee(s) on EIG/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-31-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.