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HI SB591

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the director of finance to issue $2 billion in general obligation bonds for affordable housing development and infrastructure projects across multiple state agencies.

  • Allocates $500 million for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's dwelling unit, rental housing, and rental assistance funds.

  • Allocates $400 million for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to complete Kuhio Park Terrace, Mayor Wright housing development, and School Street projects for residents earning 30-60% of area median income.

  • Allocates $200 million for temporary transitional housing or homeless shelters on four islands, convertible to low-income rental units, serving residents earning 0-60% of area median income.

  • Allows conveyance tax revenues (up to $38 million annually) and county surcharge on state tax revenues to be used to repay the issued bonds.

Legislative Description

Relating To Housing.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2017
Transportation and Energy1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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