H.R. 135 Summary

• Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing drug testing for tenants, selected applicants, and applicants of federal and state low-income housing in Hawaii.

• Directs the study to examine legal, economic, social, ethical, and practical considerations including housing laws, anti-discrimination laws, privacy protections, and constitutional implications of random drug testing.

• Requires analysis of national drug testing proposals in other states, the accuracy and reliability of drug tests, and the costs and resources necessary to implement fair testing.

• Mandates submission of findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the 2013 Regular Session.

• Requires certified copies be transmitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Director, Legislative Reference Bureau, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority.