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HI SCR212
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Fevella
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AI Summary
SCR 212 Summary
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Department of Human Services directed to conduct a feasibility study on a 20 percent discount program for low- to moderate-income residents aged 65 and older.
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Discount would apply to housing (including subsidized rent or public housing), utilities, food, and prescription drugs.
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Study must assess potential benefits, implementation challenges, and include proposed legislation recommendations.
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Department must submit report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026.
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Resolution references the Philippines' 2010 senior citizen discount program (Republic Act 9994) as a model for Hawaii's potential program.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Assess The Feasibility Of Implementing A Senior Citizen Discount Program To Provide A Twenty Percent Discount On Certain Goods And Services For Low- To Moderate-income Elders In The State.
Department of Human Services
Last Action
Referred to HHS, WAM.
3/12/2025