HI HB2411

Appropriates $5,000,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2020-2021 for monthly rent subsidies under Hawaii's state rent supplement program authorized under Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 356D, part VIII.

Requires that appropriated funds be added to the base budget of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority rather than treated as one-time funding.

Appropriates additional funds for full-time equivalent staff positions to support the state rent supplement program (specific amount and number of positions left blank in the bill text).

Establishes that the rent supplement program provides monthly subsidies ranging from $25 to $500 per month to eligible low-income individuals and families to bridge the gap between what they can afford and market rental costs.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050 (note: this appears to be a clerical error, as the standard effective date for Hawaii legislation is July 1 of the following fiscal year).