Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if it is uninhabitable. Sets a tenant’s liability for rent if it is uninhabitable. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Takes effect 8/26/2050. (SD1)
SB2996
Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if it is uninhabitable. Sets a tenant’s liability for rent if it is uninhabitable. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Takes effect 8/26/2050. (SD1)
Session:
2020 Regular Session
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Status
Bill Text
| Date | Bill Type | Click here for Bill Details (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-27 | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/SB2996_SD1_.HTM | |
| 2020-01-22 | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/SB2996_.HTM |
Votes
| Date | Action | Vote | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-20 | Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments | Yea: 3 No: 0 Other: 2 | Document |
Amendments
no data available at this time.
Bill History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2020-03-11 | This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 03-12-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
| 2020-03-10 | Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC/JUD on Thursday, 03-12-20 2:00PM in House conference room 329. |
| 2020-03-09 | Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
| 2020-03-05 | Pass First Reading |
| 2020-03-03 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 455) in amended form (SD 1). |
| 2020-03-03 | Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| 2020-02-28 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-03-20. |
| 2020-02-28 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| 2020-02-28 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3023) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. |
| 2020-02-20 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Rhoads, J.Keohokalole, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, Fevella. |
| 2020-02-14 | The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-20-20 9:15AM in conference room 016. |
| 2020-02-05 | Re-Referred to JDC. |
| 2020-01-27 | Referred to CPH/JDC. |
| 2020-01-23 | Passed First Reading. |
| 2020-01-23 | Introduced. |
Sponsors
| Name | District |
|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | SD-013 |