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HI HB1348

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mele Carroll

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds for deposit into the rental assistance revolving fund in fiscal years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 (specific amounts not filled in).

  • Expands the rental assistance program administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide monthly rental subsidies averaging $175-$250 per eligible tenant to support affordable housing development.

  • Currently serves 12 projects with approximately 1,200 rental units but cannot make new commitments due to lack of available funds in the revolving fund.

  • Appropriated funds shall be expended by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and shall not lapse until June 30, 2016, when any unencumbered moneys must lapse.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Appropriation; State Rental Assistance Program; General Obligation Bonds ($)

Last Action

Referred to HUS/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 7

1/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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