Housing, clean energy bills pass key Hawaii legislative committee | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Housing, clean energy bills pass key Hawaii legislative committee | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The critical state Senate Ways and Means Committee has moved out four bills on the eve of next week’s deadline to keep bills alive, including one that would provide more state funding to improve and upgrade low-income housing projects.

Press Release | SENATE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE ADVANCES KEY LEGISLATION FOCUSED ON HOUSING, AGRICULTURE, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY | Hawaiʻi State Senate Majority

HONOLULU – The Senate Committee on Ways and Means (WAM) chaired by Senator Donovan Dela Cruz (District 17 - Portion of Mililani, Mililani Mauka, portion of Waipi‘o Acres, Launani Valley, Wahiawā, Whitmore Village) passed several bills this week aimed at addressing housing shortages, supporting local businesses, and promoting sustainability.    “We’re continuing to take proactive steps in addressing some of Hawai‘i’s most urgent needs during this…