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HI SCR212

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Fevella

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

SCR 212 Summary

  • 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.

  • Discount would apply to housing (including subsidized rent or public housing), utilities, food, and prescription drugs.

  • Study must assess potential benefits, implementation challenges, and include proposed legislation recommendations.

  • Department must submit report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/12/2025

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