SB 2472

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 19, 2024
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating To Social Services.

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. 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.

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Jan 24, 2024

Senate

Referred to HHS, WAM.

  • Referral-Committee
Ways and Means Health and Human Services

Jan 22, 2024

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Jan 19, 2024

Senate

Introduced.

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