SB1412 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the powers of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

SB1412 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the powers of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. The bill allows the authority to disregard bids and enter into agreements for housing projects if the bids exceed available funds, provided the governor approves. It also allows the authority to develop commercial and industrial properties if they benefit the community. The authority can enter into partnership agreements with private parties for housing projects, and it can develop housing projects on federal lands with federal approval.

SB1412 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the powers of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

SB1412 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the powers of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. The bill allows the authority to disregard bids and enter into agreements for housing projects if the bids exceed available funds, provided the governor approves. It also allows the authority to develop commercial and industrial properties if they benefit the community. The authority can enter into partnership agreements with private parties for housing projects, and it can develop housing projects on federal lands with federal approval.