HI SB2785 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
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, died in committee
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 $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.
Title
Relating To Social Services.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-24 | Senate | Referred to HHS, WAM. |
| 2024-01-22 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2024-01-19 | Senate | Introduced. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2110 (Same As) 2024-01-24 - Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2
Subjects
Appropriation ($)
DHS
Expenditure Ceiling
Long-term Care Facilities
Needs Allowance
Report to the Legislature
DHS
Expenditure Ceiling
Long-term Care Facilities
Needs Allowance
Report to the Legislature
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2785&year=2024 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB2785_.HTM |
