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Yes: 4 • No: 0
HawaiiSCR 92025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.
Sponsored By: Sharon Y. Moriwaki (Democratic)
Passed
Kupuna CaucusCountiesProperty Tax FreezeKupuna Property OwnersHSH, ECD
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Lynn DeCoite
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to HSH, ECD, referral sheet 27
4/10/2026HouseReport and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
4/8/2026SenateReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 425).
4/8/2026HouseReported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3448) with recommendation of adoption.
4/7/2026SenateOne Day Notice 04-08-26.
4/7/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
3/17/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
3/12/2026SenateReferred to EIG.
2/13/2026SenateOffered.
1/28/2026Senate
Bill Text
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