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HI HB791

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2009

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Invalidates any county ordinance that prohibits group living facilities for the elderly and persons with disabilities from being located within specified distances of other group living facilities
  • Renders void as against public policy ordinances that set minimum distances between such facilities
  • Intended to prevent housing discrimination against elderly and disabled populations as these groups increase and require more affordable housing options
  • City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting opposed the measure
  • Committee on Human Services recommended passage and referral to Committee on Water, Land, & Ocean Resources

Legislative Description

County Ordinances Invalid; Minimum Separation of Facilities

Last Action

Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources2/11/2009
Human Services1/28/2009

Full Bill Text

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