HI SR51

Urges the Executive Office on Aging to conduct a study on impacts of Hawaii's aging population and submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes.

Seventeen percent of Hawaii's current population consists of seniors age 65 and older, with Hawaii having the highest life expectancy in the United States for those over 65.

Requires the study report to address impacts of aging population on the State's $24 billion in unfunded pension and health benefit liabilities and future government services needed.

Directs the report to include recommendations to prevent adverse impacts of an aging population and an assessment of long-term care services and bed space availability in Hawaii.

Baby boomer generation public employees expected to retire over the next 15 years, necessitating state preparation and policy planning for the large aging population.