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HI HB82

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new section to Chapter 46 of Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding the Housing Choice Voucher Program
  • Prohibits counties from disqualifying legal nonconforming dwelling units from the Housing Choice Voucher Program if the unit meets zoning and building code requirements
  • Requires units to also meet other program standards such as health and safety standards to remain eligible
  • Includes a severability clause stating that if any part conflicts with federal funding requirements, that part is inoperative only to the extent of the conflict
  • Takes effect on a date to be determined by the legislature

Legislative Description

Relating To The Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Counties

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Tokioka excused (2).

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2017
Housing1/23/2017

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