Regular Session, 2002

We have testified on and supported several bills relating directly to the goals and objectives we adopted in February. To check the current status of bills, click on the links below or use the search functions of the legislative website:

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/docs.asp?press1=docs

HB 2072, Relating to Social Welfare (More dollars for financial assistance to prevent homelessness)	HB 2072 current status	HB 2072 testimony
HB 1867, Making an Appropriation for Health Care for the Uninsured (More dollars for primary care; maximization of federal dollars)	HB 1867 current status	HB 1867 testimony
SB 3009, Relating to the Office of Grant Writing (Creating a mechanism to help maximize Hawaii's receipt of federal government and other national resources)	SB 3009 current status	SB 3009 testimony

We are also attempting to influence the state budget, to maintain support for the current safety net. The House and Senate budget bills are:

HB1800, Relating to the State Budget	HB 1800 current status
SB1800, Relating to the State Budget	SB 2058 current status

Third Special Session, 2001

1. Background information regarding food and shelter assistance (10.23.01)
2. Testimony in support of HB1/SB1, Relating to Social Welfare, that provides $2 million for food and shelter assistance (10.23.01)