HI SB2472 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-1)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-24 - Referred to HHS, WAM.
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 19 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-24 - Referred to HHS, WAM.
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.
Title
Relating To Social Services.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-24 | Senate | Referred to HHS, WAM. |
| 2024-01-22 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2024-01-19 | Senate | Introduced. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1770 (Same As) 2024-01-24 - Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2472&year=2024 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB2472_.HTM |
