HB1422 Summary

• Establishes the operating budget for the Department of Health for fiscal biennium July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021

• Appropriates funds across 25 health programs including communicable disease control, mental health services, hospital systems, developmental disabilities, and emergency medical services from general funds (A), special funds (B), and federal funds (N, P, U)

• Authorizes specific position ceilings (marked with asterisks for permanent and pound signs for temporary full-time equivalent positions) for each program within the appropriated budget amounts

• Includes funding for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation regional operations ($105.7 million general funds), adult and child mental health programs ($183.9 million combined), and family health services ($90.8 million combined)

• Takes effect July 1, 2030 and includes severability clause allowing correction of clerical errors by the governor