HI HCR76

Requests the Executive Office on Aging to continue research and investigation into timebanking as an alternative currency system to enhance Hawaii's respite care services.

Directs the Executive Office on Aging to submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2014 Regular Session convenes.

Identifies timebanking's potential to address respite service gaps documented in the 2009 "Respite Care in the State of Hawaii" report, including transportation and cost barriers.

Notes that timebanking uses "time dollars" as currency, allowing community members to earn service credits and exchange them for needed care, potentially reducing costs and building social capital.

Recognizes that 70% of timebank participants nationally join for economic reasons and that the model may enable families to conserve monetary resources while supporting aging in place.