REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM; DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A GUARANTEED UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAM FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN HAWAII.
The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Summary
The resolution asks the Legislative Reference Bureau, in partnership with the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, the Department of Human Services, and the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, to examine whether a guaranteed universal basic income could be offered to working families in the state. The study would explore program designs, eligibility, costs, funding options, potential impacts, and lessons from other pilots, and must be delivered before the 2027 regular legislative session. The measure does not create a program; it only directs a study.
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