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HB 2558

  • Hawaii House Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 24, 2024
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating To Social Services.

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Bill Subjects

Appropriation Department Of Human Services Expenditure Ceiling ($) Long-Term Care Facilities Needs Allowance

Abstract

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. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Bill Sponsors (8)

Rose Martinez

  • Democratic
Primary

Terez Amato

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 11
Primary

Della Belatti

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 26
Primary

Darius Kila

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 44
Primary

Lisa Marten

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 51
Primary

Dee Morikawa

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 17
Primary

Mahina Poepoe

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 13
Primary

Jenna Takenouchi

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 27
Primary

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Actions

Jan 26, 2024

House

Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3

  • Referral-Committee
Finance

Jan 24, 2024

House

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Jan 23, 2024

House

Pending introduction.

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