HI HB680

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for repair, renovation, improvements, and maintenance of federal and state low-income public housing units from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.

Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to contract for repairs without regard to chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes (competitive bidding requirements).

Addresses approximately 300 vacant public housing dwelling units that require extensive capital repairs and could be made habitable within 18 months.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to submit reports on completed and pending projects to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2024 and 2025 regular sessions.

Note: The specific appropriation amount is blank in the bill text; effective date listed as July 1, 3000 (likely a drafting error for July 1, 2023).