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HI SB85
Bill
Status
1/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Chun Oakland
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a resident programs and services trust fund for administration by the Authority.
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Allows the fund to support family self-sufficiency programs, employment training and opportunities, and education- and health-related services for public housing tenants.
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Grants the Authority flexibility to determine which education- and health-related programs and services are appropriate for funding, allowing for future program expansion.
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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.
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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