2026 Legislative Session

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – The House Committee on Housing has passed several measures addressing affordable housing for Hawaiʻi's residents, as communities across the state continue to face a limited housing supply. The legislation focuses on increasing housing production, reducing regulatory barriers, and supporting the infrastructure necessary to sustain growth, according to House Committee on Housing Chair Luke A. Evslin.   “Hawaiʻi continues to face a severe housing shortage, a

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – A slate of bills focused on immigrant rights and state immigration policies has passed out of the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs ahead of the First Decking deadline on Friday, March 6, 2026.   The measures focus on immigration enforcement operations, individual rights, uniform statewide standards, and protections for vulnerable individuals.   “Members of our communities across the state are experiencing uncertainty and real impacts due to

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – As federal decisions to eliminate funding and reduce social services have threatened Hawaiʻi’s social safety net in recent months, the House Committee on Human Services & Homelessness (HSH) has advanced measures aimed at protecting local families and vulnerable residents, according to Committee Chair Lisa Marten.   Ahead of the First Decking deadline on Friday, March 6, 2026, the committee passed priority bills focused on public benefits, social assistanc