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HI HB648
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Troy Hashimoto
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AI Summary
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Establishes a state rent supplement program for kupuna (individuals age 62 or older) who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, to be administered by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
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Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to provide rent supplement assistance, housing counseling, landlord assistance, and coordinate with mental health and supportive services for qualified kupuna participants.
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Mandates qualified kupuna participate in the Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System for homeless services to receive assistance.
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Exempts the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from procurement and administrative rules when selecting non-profit organizations to administer the program and establishing qualification standards.
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Requires annual legislative reports on program findings and recommendations and appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025; program repeals June 30, 2026.
Legislative Description
Relating To Kupuna Housing.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).
2/14/2023