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HI SB2635

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general fund revenues (amount unspecified) to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2026-2027 to address the applicant waiting list of over 47,000 people seeking residential, agricultural, and pastoral leases

  • Funds may be used for developing lots or units, purchasing available land or units, and providing funding to applicants or qualified relatives who do not own a principal residence

  • Authorizes mortgage or rental subsidies for waiting list applicants' principal residences in Hawaii

  • Builds upon the $600,000,000 appropriated in Act 279 (2022), which the department indicates will be fully expended on schedule

  • Effective date set for September 9, 2129 (placeholder date indicating amount needs to be determined)

Legislative Description

Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/19/2026
Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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