HI HB1943

Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.00 FTE) program specialist positions within the Office of Language Access to assist state agencies in implementing Hawaii's language access law.

Appropriates general revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 to fund these positions (specific dollar amount not specified in document).

Directs the Department of Health to expend appropriated funds for these positions.

Addresses understaffing at the Office of Language Access, which has operated with only three authorized full-time positions since 2013 and has been unable to fully perform compliance and technical assistance functions.

Effective date: July 1, 3000 (note: appears to contain a typographical error in the document).