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HI HB2547

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Emergency appropriation of $736,478 to the Department of Human Services to address a budget shortfall in the general assistance program
  • General assistance program will expend all appropriated funds before the end of the current fiscal year, requiring immediate funding to prevent further reductions in payments
  • Governor requested immediate consideration and passage under Article VII, Section 9 of the Hawaii State Constitution
  • Supported by the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, and one individual
  • Committee on Ways and Means recommends passage to maintain Department of Human Services general assistance program services and prevent further payment reductions to recipients

Legislative Description

General Assistance (HMS 204); Emergency Appropriation

Last Action

(S) Act 040, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).

4/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2012
Human Services1/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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