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Senate committees pass package of housing bills with amendments; several measures deferred for more information
Summary
At the March 11 session committees voted to pass multiple housing measures with amendments (including HB1093, HB432, HB529, HB1411, HB740, HB367) and deferred others for additional review (HB606, HB576, HB739). Several bills were amended to change funding sources, add repayment or equity provisions, or to require further rulemaking.
HONOLULU — On March 11, 2025, the Senate committees on Housing and Hawaiian Affairs moved a slate of housing bills forward with committee amendments and set deferred decision dates for several measures that drew extended testimony earlier in the day.
After final deliberation in a decision‑making session, the committees recommended passage with amendments of multiple bills affecting state housing finance, rental funds, ADU programs and permit exemptions. Committees also deferred several DHHL-related measures to March 18 for additional briefings.
Key committee actions taken March 11 (committee recommendations):
- HB 10 93 (HPHA authority): Pass with amendments — chair, vice chair and present members voted to adopt the…
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