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HI SR188

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • A proposed 64 percent budget cut to HIHAF would result in closure of the west Hawaii operation located in Kailua-Kona.

  • Department of Health is requested to preserve funding for LGBTQ+ health care services, including HIHAF.

  • Department of Health is requested to assist HIHAF in applying for alternative funding to maintain its west Hawaii operations in Kailua-Kona.

  • A certified copy of the resolution shall be transmitted 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

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