H.B. 2662 Summary

• Establishes a two-year Recreation and Education Upward Mobility Pilot Program for youth tenants in public housing administered by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

• Program includes sports participation opportunities and educational components covering financial literacy, job skills training, and volunteer opportunities to prepare youth for college, trade careers, or military enlistment.

• Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to contract with nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, or foundations to implement the pilot program in compliance with Hawaii procurement law.

• Requires interim report to legislature by twenty days prior to 2025 regular session and final report by twenty days prior to 2026 regular session with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation.

• Appropriates unspecified amounts from general revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025 for program implementation and repair and maintenance of approximately 150 public housing units.

• Declares that appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 and takes effect July 1, 2050.