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HI SB2553

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Hashimoto

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization from $3 billion to $4 billion to finance affordable rental housing statewide

  • Revenue bonds treated as refunding bonds under the Internal Revenue Code will not count against the $4 billion aggregate principal limit

  • Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to submit a report to the legislature by 20 days before the 2027 regular session

  • Report must include HHFDC's plan to produce sufficient housing for households at 60% to 140% of area median income, explanation of financial and land efficiency, and the parcel selection process

  • Effective date of July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To The Housing Loan And Mortgage Program.

Report

Last Action

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

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/19/2026
Housing1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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