HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2013

 

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Chair

Rep. Justin H. Woodson, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi

Rep. Mele Carroll

Rep. Dee Morikawa

Rep. Jo Jordan

Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Cheape

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Rep. Mele Carroll, Chair

Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Dee Morikawa

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla

Rep. Justin H. Woodson

Rep. Jo Jordan

Rep. Beth Fukumoto

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Monday, March 11, 2013

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 329

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

SB 91, SD2

(SSCR812)

Status

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds for the state rent supplement program for homeless working individuals or families who are ready to rent permanent housing in order to obtain and maintain permanent housing.  Appropriates funds for the department of human services to hire and train one program specialist to monitor the rent supplement program.  Effective 07/01/2050.  (SD2)

 

HSG/HUS, FIN

SB 305, SD1

(SSCR664)

Status

RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING.

Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to develop public housing projects.  Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to develop commercial and industrial properties in connection with the development of public housing dwelling units.  Effective 07/01/2050.  (SD1)

 

HSG, WAL, FIN

SB 1025

(SSCR514)

Status

RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.

Updates the Hula Mae Single Family mortgage loan program to allow for broader program participation by potential homeowners, add downpayment assistance as a program feature, and make housekeeping and conforming amendments.

 

HSG, CPC, FIN

SB 82, SD1

(SSCR568)

Status

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Clarifies the power of the Hawaii public housing authority to sell, lease, rent, hold, maintain, use, and operate certain properties.  Authorizes the authority to receive all gifts provided they benefit public housing residents.  Requires that the acceptance of gifts with an estimated value of $1,000 or more be approved or confirmed by the board.  Authorizes the authority to use volunteer services.  Exempts the authority from various state laws for the use of volunteer services.  Effective 07/01/2050.  (SD1)

 

HSG, FIN

SB 1112

(SSCR798)

Status

RELATING TO DELETING STATE PUBLIC HOUSING DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.

Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to delete delinquent accounts receivable records for state low-income public housing projects that have been delinquent at least ninety days and also authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to assign delinquent accounts to a collection agency.

 

HSG, FIN

SB 507, SD1

(SSCR251)

Status

RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.

Creates notice requirements for regular annual meetings or special meetings of a planned community association.  (SD1)

 

HSG, CPC

 

 

 

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

 

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·     Testifier's name with position/title and organization;

·     The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;

·     The date and time of the hearing; and

·     Measure number.

 

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Rep. Mele Carroll

Chair

 

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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla

Chair