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HI HB294

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Diamond Garcia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Department of Hawaiian Home Lands leases for "available lands" under section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act to conform to federal securitization requirements for lending programs like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

  • Addresses the current impediment that prevents native Hawaiian homestead leaseholders from accessing federally insured mortgage financing due to non-conforming lease language

  • Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 by adding a new section mandating specific lease language requirements

  • Takes effect upon either the Secretary of the Interior's notification that the Act meets none of the criteria in 43 CFR section 48.20, or upon U.S. Congressional approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Department Of Hawaiian Homelands Leases.

Leases

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing1/21/2025

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