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HI HB498

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gregg Takayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to the Department of Human Services for positions within the Adult Protective and Community Services Branch.

  • Funds two full-time child/adult protective services specialist positions for the Oahu section to investigate vulnerable adult abuse and neglect reports.

  • Funds one full-time general professional III position to provide financial review and analysis for the adult protective services program on Oahu.

  • Funds two full-time assistant program administrator V positions for program development and three full-time child/adult protective services specialist positions for statewide adult intake functions.

  • Funds two full-time registered nurse IV positions for West Hawaii and Kauai sections and one full-time program specialist III position in Maui County for foster grandparent and senior companion programs.

  • Authorizes the Department of Human Services to extend the federal funding ceiling to increase available federal funds for these positions.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Adult Protective and Community Services Branch; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

3/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/24/2015
Human Services and Housing3/10/2015
Finance2/12/2015
Human Services1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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