Loading chat...

HI SCR228

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Health to preserve funding for LGBTQ+ health care services, including the Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation (HIHAF)

  • Addresses a proposed 64% budget cut to HIHAF that would result in closure of its west Hawaii operations in Kailua-Kona

  • Directs the Department of Health to assist HIHAF in applying for alternative funding sources to maintain its west Hawaii operations

  • HIHAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing HIV/AIDS services and coordination through offices on the east and west sides of Hawaii Island

  • Requires transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of Health

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Health To Preserve Funding Programs For Lgbtq+ Health Care Services, Including The Hawaii Island Hiv/aids Foundation, And To Assist The Hawaii Island Hiv/aids Foundation In Applying For Funding To Maintain Its West Hawaii Operations Located In Kailua-kona.

Funding

Last Action

Referred to HTH.

3/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Health3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

No bill text available