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HI SB85

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Suzanne Chun Oakland

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a resident programs and services trust fund for administration by the Authority.

  • Allows the fund to support family self-sufficiency programs, employment training and opportunities, and education- and health-related services for public housing tenants.

  • Grants the Authority flexibility to determine which education- and health-related programs and services are appropriate for funding, allowing for future program expansion.

  • Testimony in support came from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Community Alliance for Mental Health; opposition came from the Department of Budget and Finance and State Procurement Office.

  • Recommended for passage in Second Reading and referral to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Legislative Description

Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Resident Programs and Services Trust Fund

Last Action

The committee on WAM deferred the measure.

3/1/2013

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/4/2013
Human Services1/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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