Rep. Amy Perruso

Primary HB 916

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to an unspecified amount. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriate funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 648

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.

Temporarily expands the state rent supplement program to specifically target qualified individuals who are sixty-two years of age or older and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Requires HPHA to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 782

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Authorizes health care providers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and faith-based organizations to distribute supplemental nutrition assistance program applications to anyone interested in applying for program benefits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 332

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Establishes the shade and fruit tree program in the department of education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees or fruit trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish an arborist position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 269

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII THEATRE CENTER.

Designates the Hawaii Theatre Center as the Hawaii State Theatre on 1/1/2025, contingent upon the department of accounting and general services' acquisition of Hawaii State Theatre. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1188

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Requires the department of human services to establish a state corollary to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for certain higher education students. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 743

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to establish an electric school bus pilot program to provide certain complex areas with ownership and control of electric school buses. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 188

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii carbon smart land management assistance pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1341

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds for the achievement of full funding, including estimated payment increases, of medicaid home and community-based services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 812

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for various university programs and projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track