HB 2259

  • Hawaii House Bill
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 26, 2022
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating To Assistance For Persons Completing A Term Of Imprisonment.

Abstract

Establishes within the Department of Human Services a 4-year pilot program to provide housing and child care vouchers to qualified applicants who will soon complete, or have recently completed, a term of imprisonment as a sentenced offender, and who have or will have sole or primary custody of 1 or more children under the age of 18. Requires a voucher recipient to be employed at least 20 hours per week or be employed and attend an educational program for a combined total of at least 20 hours per week. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.

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Jan 28, 2022

House

Referred to CMV/HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3

  • Referral-Committee
Finance Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Corrections, Military & Veterans

Jan 26, 2022

House

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Jan 25, 2022

House

Pending introduction.

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