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HI HB519

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jo Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for fiscal years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 to support housing first programs serving chronically homeless individuals in Hawaii
  • Establishes that housing first programs provide housing and support services without preconditions of treatment acceptance, prioritizing chronically homeless individuals for placement
  • Defines housing first principles including direct placement from streets and shelters, assertive engagement-based support services, harm-reduction approaches to addiction, and full tenant protections and lease agreements
  • Deposits appropriated general revenues into the housing first special fund under HRS section 346-377, with expenditures managed by the Department of Human Services
  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Housing; Housing First Programs; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 41).

2/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/18/2013
Human Services3/5/2013
Finance2/1/2013
Human Services1/22/2013

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