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HI SB2866

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Moriwaki

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2028 sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna, making the program permanent
  • The program provides monthly rental assistance of less than $500 per month to approximately 300 at-risk elderly residents to prevent eviction and homelessness
  • Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish two permanent full-time public housing specialist II positions at the Hawaii Public Housing Authority
  • Appropriates additional unspecified general funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to supplement the program's base budget, as the initial $1,000,000 appropriation from 2024 has been nearly exhausted
  • Effective date of July 1, 2050 (placeholder date)

Legislative Description

Relating To Kupuna Housing.

Appropriations ($)

Last Action

Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 17

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services & Homelessness3/12/2026
Ways and Means2/17/2026
Housing1/30/2026

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