THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2017

 

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

Senator Will Espero, Chair

Senator Breene Harimoto, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, February 2, 2017

TIME:

2:55 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

SB 967

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Provides that certain areas within Hawaii Public Housing Authority housing projects are closed to the public and amends criminal trespass in the second degree to permit the prosecution of an unauthorized entry or a violation of a written prohibition to enter into the subject housing projects.  Clarifies requirements for signage notifying trespassers of illegal entry.

 

HOU, JDL

SB 1111

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Appropriates moneys for the HPHA to hire an additional security guard at Kalihi Valley homes.

 

HOU, WAM

SB 1142

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation funds for rental housing, mixed-use affordable rental housing, a multi-use juvenile services and shelter center, and public housing.  Appropriates funds for public housing security improvements, renovation, and repairs.

 

HOU, WAM

SB 968

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO SERVICES PERFORMED BY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES.

Authorizes establishment of permanent civil service positions for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to provide services historically and customarily performed by civil service employees in connection with creating housing opportunities for homeless individuals and others in need.

 

HOU, JDL/WAM

SB 912

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Expands the Downpayment Loan Program to provide greater assistance to low and moderate income first-time homebuyers.

 

HOU, WAM

 

 

 

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

 

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FOR AMENDED NOTICES:  Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored.  If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.

 

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Senator Will Espero

Chair