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29th Legislature, 2018
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Chair

Will Espero
Senate District 19
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 226
phone: 808-586-6360
fax: 808-586-6361
senespero@capitol.hawaii.gov

Vice Chair

Breene Harimoto
Senate District 16
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 215
phone: 808-586-6230
fax: 808-586-6231
senharimoto@capitol.hawaii.gov

Members

Josh Green	Clarence K. Nishihara
Kaiali‘i Kahele

The purview of this committee includes those programs relating to affordable and public housing, urban renewal, community development, housing development, and the housing of, or sheltering of, the homeless.

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HOU Measures Scheduled for Hearing (Current Notices)

No Hearings Scheduled

HOU Measures in 2018

Measure and Title
SB2026 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB2081 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2098 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB2135 RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNTS.
SB2169 RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB2185 RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
SB2193 RELATING TO FIRE SPRINKLERS.
SB2212 RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
SB2213 RELATING TO HOUSING PRODUCTION.
SB2214 RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING ON GOVERNMENT LANDS IN PROPOSED TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICTS.
SB2230 RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB2277 RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
SB2283 RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
SB2310 RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
SB2311 RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
SB2400 RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB2403 RELATING TO HOME INSPECTORS.
SB2404 RELATING TO FIRE SAFETY.
SB2422 RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
SB2440 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB2457 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB2480 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2516 RELATING TO THE STATE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT.
SB2526 RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
SB2560 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2579 RELATING TO THE ALA WAI BOAT HARBOR.
SB2623 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2628 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2629 RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
SB2754 RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.
SB2759 RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
SB2785 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
SB2795 RELATING TO SERVICES PERFORMED BY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
SB2855 RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
SB2873 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2884 RELATING TO TEMPORARY HOUSING.
SB2917 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2356 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
SB2927 RELATING TO FORECLOSURE.
SB2934 RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
HB2441 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2944 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2958 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB3016 RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB3050 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB3098 RELATING TO HOUSING THAT SUPPORTS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
SB3101 RELATING TO HOUSING AFFORDABILITY.
HB2750 HD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SCR60 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO NEGOTIATE LAND EXCHANGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING PRIVATE LANDS SUITABLE FOR LONG-TERM DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION IN EXCHANGE FOR STATE LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR AFFORDABLE, WORKFORCE, AND OTHER HOUSING FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS.
SR31 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO NEGOTIATE LAND EXCHANGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING PRIVATE LANDS SUITABLE FOR LONG-TERM DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION IN EXCHANGE FOR STATE LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR AFFORDABLE, WORKFORCE, AND OTHER HOUSING FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS.
HCR217 HD1 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO MITIGATE THE DISPROPORTIONATE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017 ON HAWAII CITIZENS BY INCREASING FEDERAL SUPPORT OF HAWAII HOUSING INITIATIVES.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEES ON HOUSING, SENATE COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Thursday, October 19, 2017

The purpose of this informational briefing is to discuss the efforts of Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) to provide homes for its beneficiaries and tackle the affordable housing crisis; including its policies relating to the building of homes and the awarding of lots. Additionally, DHHL will update the joint committees on their strategic plans and initiatives to build higher density developments, including condominiums, along the rail transit line and within the urban core. The Sovereign Councils of the Hawaiian Homelands Assembly is also invited to provide an update on its work and efforts to help and assist beneficiaries. The Honolulu Habitat for Humanity will give a presentation on the work it does to build or renovate homes for Hawaii's Native Hawaiian community. Finally, Hawaiian Community Development, a non-profit dedicated to housing, community, and economic development th at benefits families living on Hawaiian Home Lands, will present their efforts in providing affordable housing for DHHL beneficiaries.

View the informational briefing materials:

Informational briefing agenda
DHHL
Sovereign Councils of the Hawaiian Homelands Assembly
Hawaiian Community Development
Honolulu Habitat for Humanity

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Wednesday, August 16, 2017

The purpose of this joint informational briefing was for local, private and non-profit developers to provide information on past and current projects, challenges faced or facing, and any ideas where the state could assist in building more affordable housing.

View the informational briefing materials:
Informational briefing notice
Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii presentation
EAH presentation
Coastal Rim Properties presentation
Avalon Group presentation
The Michaels Development Company presentation

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

On Wednesday, July 12, 2017, a joint informational briefing was held for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide updates on its operations, projects, and goals, with a focus on building affordable or workforce housing. It included a briefing on the Alder Street Housing project and judiciary components.

View the informational briefing materials:
Informational briefing notice
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation presentation

Friday, June 16, 2017

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Thursday, June 15, 2017

On Thursday, June 15, 2017, a joint informational briefing was held for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to provide updates on its operations, projects, and goals, including an update from the Iwilei TOD project, Hunt Development, and miscellaneous repair and maintenance projects in progress.

View the informational briefing materials:
Informational briefing notice
Hawaii Public Housing Authority presentation
Mayor Wright Homes Redevelopment Master Plan presentation

Hawaii State Legislature

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEES ON HOUSING, SENATE COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Thursday, October 19, 2017

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Wednesday, August 16, 2017

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Thursday, June 15, 2017