HI SB2819

Appropriates emergency funds from general revenues to the Department of Public Safety for fiscal year 2017-2018 (specific amount left blank in the bill text).

Funds are designated to reimburse the Department of Human Services for increased costs of inmate hospitalization and specialty out-of-facility care.

Covers increased pharmacy services costs for the Department of Public Safety's health care program.

Addresses a critical funding shortage that would otherwise prevent the Department of Public Safety from meeting payment obligations to service providers for the remainder of fiscal year 2017-2018.

Recommended by the governor for immediate passage under the Hawaii Constitution's emergency appropriation provisions; effective date set for July 1, 2050.