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HI HB1883

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gregg Takayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) associate professor position within the University of Hawaii Center on Aging for fiscal year 2016-2017.

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) assistant specialist position within the University of Hawaii Center on Aging for fiscal year 2016-2017.

  • Addresses Hawaii's aging population growth, noting that individuals age 60 and older increased 140% between 1980 and 2010, with 23% of the state's population projected to be older adults by 2030.

  • Intends to expand the Center on Aging's capacity to develop gerontology courses, provide continuing education for professionals in the aging network, and better prepare students across all disciplines to serve older adults.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2525 (note: apparent error in effective date; likely intended for 2016).

Legislative Description

University of Hawaii; Center on Aging; 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) Tokioka excused (1).

2/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance2/12/2016
Higher Education1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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