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HI HB247

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Marten

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Hawaii ABLE savings program trust fund to clarify deposit sources, including moneys from program managers, government/private grants, legislative appropriations, contributor deposits, and investment interest

  • Authorizes the Director of Finance to use trust fund moneys to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners to encourage participation in savings programs

  • Appropriates $50,000 per year for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 from general revenues to the Hawaii ABLE savings program trust fund for incentive payments

  • Appropriates $65,000 per year for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to fund one full-time permanent position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities for statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating To The Hawaii Able Savings Program.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Health1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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