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HB 1974STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Increases the monthly needs allowance for individuals living in certain long-term care facilities 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. Takes effect 10/1/2024. (SD1)

Voted 5/13/2024

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

34 yea·0 nay·3 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 5/13/2024Act 018, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).
  2. 5/13/2024Act 018, on 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).
  3. 4/23/2024Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 802).
  4. 4/22/2024Transmitted to Governor.
  5. 4/22/2024Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kong, Nakashima excused (3).
  6. 4/22/2024House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
  7. 4/22/2024Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 781).
  8. 4/19/2024Reconsideration of action taken on 04-11-24.
  9. 4/12/2024Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731).
  10. 4/11/2024House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).