HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
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Rep. Luke A. Evslin, Chair |
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Rep. Micah P.K. Aiu, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Darius K. Kila |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Lisa Kitagawa |
Rep. Chris Todd |
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Rep. Tyson K. Miyake |
Rep. Lauren Matsumoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024 |
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10:00 a.m. |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
HEARING
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY. Establishes, exempt from chapter 76, the position of a Housing Policy and Program Coordinator in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), whose salary shall be set by the Executive Director of the HPHA. Clarifies that the employment of certain positions and the adjustment of salaries are authorized by the Executive Director and not the Board of Directors. Deletes the wage ceiling requirement for positions in the HPHA.
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HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY. Makes housekeeping amendments to sections 356D-8, 356D-10, 356D-21, 356D-22, 356D-23, and 356D-24, HRS, to incorporate the definition of "housing project" in section 356D-11, HRS, to align with previous amendments to chapter 356D, HRS, under Act 251, SLH 2022.
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to partner with the property owner of 1021 Smith Street in Honolulu, Oahu, to create 60 units of affordable rental housing at that site. Requires units to be affordable to households having an income that does not exceed an unspecified percentage of the area median income, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for at least 60 years. Exempts contracts from low-bid requirements. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
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HSG, JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to acquire and renovate parcels and buildings located between Bethel Street, Pauahi Street, Fort Street, and Chaplain Lane for affordable housing purposes. Requires units to be affordable to households having an income that does not exceed an unspecified percentage of the area median income, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, in perpetuity. Exempts contracts from low-bid requirements. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
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HSG, JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Requires, for fixed term tenancies, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement ninety days before the expiration of the original rental agreement, but one hundred twenty days for original rental agreements with a term greater than two years. Increases the required notice period for intent to raise rent and intent to terminate for month-to-month and week-to-week tenancies.
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HSG, CPC, FIN |
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DECISION-MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on 2/2/2024. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of an unspecified number of project management III positions to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Luke A. Evslin Chair |
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