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HI HB1877

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gregg Takayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes one full-time program specialist position for Maui County within the Department of Human Services' adult protective and community services branch to oversee the foster grandparent program and senior companion programs.

  • Covers the islands of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai, with the specialist responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers and volunteer stations in school settings and for home-bound seniors.

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2016-2017 to support the new position (specific dollar amount left blank in bill).

  • Notes that Maui County currently has only 4 foster grandparent volunteers and 6 senior companion volunteers despite being underserved, while other counties combined have 117 and 85 volunteers respectively.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2060.

Legislative Description

Foster Grandparent Program; Senior Companion Program; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).

2/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2016
Human Services1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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