SB 935 Summary

• Appropriates funds from Hawaii's emergency and budget reserve fund for fiscal year 2011-2012 to maintain essential programs in public health, safety, welfare, and education during economic downturn.

• Directs appropriations to the Department of Health for respite services, healthy start program, kupuna care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and various other health and aging programs.

• Directs appropriations to the Department of Human Services for child care subsidies, general assistance program, domestic violence shelters, housing first pilot program for homeless individuals, and grants to community organizations.

• Directs appropriations to the Judiciary and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for legal services, domestic violence services, and disability advocacy programs.

• Contains reporting requirements including progress reports on the housing first pilot program and adult dental care program to be submitted to the legislature by specified deadlines.