HI SB2461

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership Program within the Department of Health's Executive Office on Aging (specific dollar amount not specified in bill text).

Supports continuation of the program's operations, which provides evidence-based health interventions including Ke Ola Pono (Better Choices Better Health) disease self-management programs and EnhanceFitness exercise programs for older adults.

Program was established in 2003 and received the 2013 multicultural aging award from the American Society on Aging; previously received state funding in fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 but not 2020-2022.

During COVID-19 pandemic, program successfully adapted to serve 392+ kupuna through virtual classes, televised sessions, and remote workshops across multiple counties despite closure of in-person sites.

Act takes effect December 31, 2050.