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HawaiiSB 23382025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)SenateWALLET
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Sponsored By: Troy N. Hashimoto (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Exempts certain positions under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) from the requirement that the employment actions and job descriptions of HHFDC officers and employees be subject to approval by the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Increases the salary cap for the Executive Director of HHFDC. Renames the position of Executive Assistant to Deputy Executive Director for HHFDC and increases the salary cap for the Deputy Executive Director. Establishes the Finance Manager position within HHFDC. Establishes a cap on the term of employment contracts for HHFDC and the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
HHFDCHCDAHPHAExecutive DirectorDeputy Executive DirectorFinance ManagerSalaryEmployment ContractsHSG, LAB, FIN
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Bill Overview
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New contract limits for housing agency staff
For contracts made on or after the law takes effect, HHFDC, HCDA, and HPHA cannot make employment contracts longer than three years. Contracts cannot include automatic renewal, severance pay, set damages for ending a contract early, or a buyout of the remaining term. The relevant board or authority must approve renewals and extensions. Earned or accumulated pay and benefits can still be paid. HHFDC and HCDA employment actions and job descriptions no longer need approval from the state business director.
Housing agency leaders face new pay rules
The HHFDC and HCDA boards recommend their executive directors’ salaries, subject to approval by the state business director. Each salary is capped at 99% of the governor’s salary. HHFDC’s deputy executive director’s cap rises from 90% to 95% of the executive director’s salary. HHFDC’s board sets the finance manager’s salary, and future raises must match or exceed increases for comparable state employee groups. The finance manager oversees housing finance programs and develops housing plans. The new executive director pay rules do not apply to contracts made before the law takes effect; for contracts active then, they apply after those contracts expire and a new contract, renewal, or extension begins.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Donna Mercado Kim
Democratic • Senate
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Democratic • Senate
Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 46 • No: 5
Senate vote • 5/6/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 22 • No: 3
House vote • 5/1/2026
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 3 • No: 1
Senate vote • 5/1/2026
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 46 • No: 3
House vote • 4/7/2026
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 15 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2026
The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 3/20/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB...
Yes: 46 • No: 3
House vote • 3/18/2026
The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 7 • No: 2
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 23 • No: 2
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 263, 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).
7/15/2026SenateAct 263, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).
7/15/2026HouseNotice of Intent to veto dated 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264)
6/26/2026SenateNotice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1264)
6/26/2026HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/8/2026SenateEnrolled to Governor.
5/8/2026SenatePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none).
5/6/2026SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and none excused (0).
5/6/2026HouseReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026HouseThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Sayama, Miyake; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Muraoka; and 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 121-26).
5/1/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
5/1/2026SenateReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 121-26) as amended in (CD 1).
5/1/2026HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
5/1/2026HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 10:00AM in conference room 224.
4/30/2026HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 10:00AM in conference room 224.
4/29/2026HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 10:00AM in conference room 224.
4/28/2026HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 10:05AM in conference room 224.
4/27/2026HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Monday 04-27-26 10:05AM in conference room 224.
4/24/2026HouseBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-24-26 10:05AM in conference room 224.
4/23/2026HouseSenate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; Elefante.
4/21/2026SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).
4/21/2026HouseHouse Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Sayama, Miyake Co-Chairs; Muraoka.
4/20/2026HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
4/20/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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SB2338_CD1
SB2338_HD1
SB2338_HD2
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