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GM 1282

Informing the Legislature that on June 6, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB65 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 182).

2025 Regular Session

Provides $20 million over two years to HPHA to rehabilitate, remodel, renovate, and repair public housing units in Hawaii.

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Bill Summary · GM 1282

Summary of GM 1282 — ACT 182 (SB65 SD2 HD1 CD1)

Purpose and origin

  • GM 1282 is a governor’s message informing the Legislature that SB65 SD2 HD1 CD1 was signed into law as Act 182 on June 6, 2025.
  • The enacted measure relates to housing and establishes an appropriation program administered by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA).

What the bill does (Key provisions)

  • Appropriation for HPHA:
    • Out of the State’s general revenues, appropriates $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026.
    • Provides the same amount ($10,000,000) for fiscal year 2026-2027.
    • The funds are designated for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to rehabilitate, remodel, renovate, and repair housing units.
  • Administration and use:
    • The appropriated funds are to be expended by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the stated purposes (rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units).
  • Effective date:
    • The Act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: residents of public housing units managed by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), through improved housing conditions and facilities.
  • HPHA: responsible for planning, implementing, and expending the funds for rehabilitation and related improvements.
  • Contractors and service providers: entities engaged by HPHA to perform rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair work.

Fiscal and administrative implications

  • Funding source: general revenues of the State of Hawaii.
  • Total appropriation under Act 182: $20,000,000 over two fiscal years ($10,000,000 for FY 2025-2026 and $10,000,000 for FY 2026-2027).
  • Financial oversight: funds to be administered and expended by HPHA; reflects an explicit, government-funded capital/maintenance program for public housing stock.

Timeline and procedural notes

  • Introduction and status:
    • GM 1282 is a proclamation-style message (status: Received) indicating the signing of Act 182.
  • Legislative approval path (context from the Act’s history):
    • SB65 SD2 HD1 CD1 passed both chambers and was signed by the Governor on June 6, 2025.
  • Effective date:
    • July 1, 2025, enabling HPHA to begin allocating funds for eligible rehabilitation and related activities in the 2025-2027 period.

Significance

  • The Act provides a dedicated, two-year funding stream for the rehabilitation and ongoing improvement of public housing units in Hawaii, aiming to improve living conditions for residents and preserve the integrity of public housing stock.
  • It signals a targeted capital investment in HPHA’s housing infrastructure, with implementation commencing in the 2025-2027 fiscal years.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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