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HI SB1026

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Les Ihara

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for the Healthy Aging Partnership Program for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to support health and wellness programs for Hawaii's older adults (kupuna).

  • Funds the Executive Office on Aging within the Department of Health to continue two evidence-based interventions: "Better Choices Better Health - Ke Ola Pono" (chronic disease self-management) and EnhanceFitness (exercise program for older adults).

  • Program was established in 2003 and received the 2013 Multicultural Aging Award from the American Society on Aging; previously funded through Act 103, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, but did not receive funding for fiscal year 2018-2019.

  • Program supports the first goal of Hawaii's State Plan on Aging to maximize opportunities for older adults to age well, remain active, and enjoy life in their communities.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Healthy Aging Partnership Program.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 27

3/7/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services & Homelessness3/7/2019
Ways and Means2/15/2019
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/24/2019

Full Bill Text

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