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HI HB468

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gregg Takayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $550,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2019-2020 to fund the Healthy Aging Partnership Program administered by the Executive Office on Aging within the Department of Health

  • Program provides two evidence-based interventions for older adults: Better Choices Better Health (chronic disease self-management) and EnhanceFitness (exercise and functional fitness program)

  • Program received 2013 Multicultural Aging Award from American Society on Aging and received prior funding in fiscal year 2017-2018 but did not receive appropriations for fiscal year 2018-2019

  • Supports Hawaii State Plan on Aging goal to maximize opportunities for older adults to age well, remain active, and engage in their communities

  • Effective date is July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Relating To The Healthy Aging Partnership Program.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Act 124, 06/25/2019 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).

6/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/22/2019
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/5/2019
Finance2/15/2019
Human Services & Homelessness1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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