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.
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Summary
HR 174 directs the Legislative Reference Bureau, together 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 created for working families. The study will look at program design, costs, funding options, potential impacts on poverty and employment, and lessons from other U.S. pilots. The findings are to be reported to the Legislature before the 2027 regular session.
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