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Introduced
01/20/2022
01/20/2022
In Committee
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Passed
Dead
05/05/2022
05/05/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes the department of human services to provide housing assistance subsidies of up to $500 per month to TANF and TAONF program participants who are participating in the first-to-work program. Appropriates funds.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide housing assistance subsidies of up to $500 per month to participants of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families (TAONF) programs who are participating in the First-to-Work program. The bill aims to help low-income families in Hawaii meet their housing costs, as the state has high living expenses and a shortage of affordable rental units. The bill appropriates funds from the state's general revenues and federal TANF funds to cover the housing assistance subsidies and system enhancements needed to implement the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). (on 04/20/2022)
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