HI HB2558 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-26 - Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 24 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-26 - Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Title
Relating To Social Services.
Sponsors
| Rep. Rose Martinez [D] | Rep. Terez Amato [D] | Rep. Della au Belatti [D] | Rep. Darius Kila [D] |
| Rep. Lisa Marten [D] | Rep. Daynette Morikawa [D] | Rep. Mahina Poepoe [D] | Rep. Jenna Takenouchi [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-26 | House | Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
| 2024-01-24 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| 2024-01-23 | House | Pending introduction. |
Subjects
Appropriation
Department of Human Services
Expenditure Ceiling ($)
Long-term Care Facilities
Needs Allowance
Department of Human Services
Expenditure Ceiling ($)
Long-term Care Facilities
Needs Allowance
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2558&year=2024 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB2558_.HTM |
