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HI SB964

Bill

Status

Passed

7/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Suzanne Chun Oakland

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,000,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2015-2016 to support the State's kupuna care program.

  • Funds are in addition to the base budget of the executive office on aging and shall be expended by the department of health.

  • Recognizes kupuna care program as an alternative to traditional long-term care that enables Hawaii seniors to live independently in their own homes and communities.

  • Kupuna care provides access to affordable home- and community-based services including hot meals, transportation, case management, and personal care assistance.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Care; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Act 188, 07/01/2015 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289).

7/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance3/27/2015
Health3/12/2015
Ways and Means2/13/2015
Human Services and Housing1/28/2015

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