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HI HR131
Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
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In May 2018, a volcanic disaster in Hawaii's Puna district destroyed over 700 homes, leaving residents facing extraordinary challenges to recover.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursements have proven insufficient for affected residents to purchase new homes or rebuild.
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County of Hawaii is urged to establish a housing assistance plan using FEMA and State funds, with options including property tax relief, tax breaks on replacement property purchases, low-interest loans for rebuilding or relocation, or other housing relief measures.
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A certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Mayor of the County of Hawaii.
Legislative Description
Urging The County Of Hawaii To Establish A Housing Assistance Program For Residents Affected By The 2018 Volcanic Disaster.
Housing Assistance
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, C. Lee excused (2).
3/28/2019