HI HB335

Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, with total allocations split between general funds (A) and trust funds (T) across three programs: Office of the Trustees, Administration, and Beneficiary Advocacy.

Allocates $415,000 in general funds and $415,000 in trust funds annually for social services including referral services and case management to at-risk OHA beneficiaries during emergency crises.

Allocates $615,000 in general funds and $615,000 in trust funds annually for educational improvement programs designed to help Native Hawaiian students meet or exceed educational standards.

Allocates $524,400 in general funds and $524,400 in trust funds annually for legal services to OHA beneficiaries including quiet title actions, land rights assistance, cultural preservation, and Native Hawaiian land trust protection.

Authorizes the OHA Board of Trustees to transfer funds and positions between programs as needed for operations, with annual reporting to the legislature on all transfers made.