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HI HB2431

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2024

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new position of "Housing Policy and Program Coordinator" in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, exempt from civil service requirements under chapter 76.

  • Clarifies that the Executive Director (rather than the Board) has authority to employ and set salaries for certain positions including a chief financial officer, property management branch chief, chief planner, redevelopment officer, chief compliance officer, housing contract and procurement officer, and human resources and safety officer.

  • Removes the wage ceiling requirement that previously limited salaries in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to no more than the governor's salary.

  • Authorizes the Executive Director to employ additional officers, agents, and employees with unique and essential services outside civil service, with annual legislative reporting required.

  • Takes effect July 1, 3000.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

Positions

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2).

2/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2024
Housing1/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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