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HI HCR71

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Ganaden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Office of Youth Services to develop a comprehensive list and inventory of programs serving Pacific Islander youth and their families

  • Notes that Pacific Islander youth are overrepresented in Hawaii's social, behavioral, health, and juvenile justice systems, including the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility

  • References a 2019 statewide youth services directory contract that was terminated in 2020 due to budget cuts, creating a current lack of awareness and coordination

  • Requires the Office of Youth Services to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session convenes

  • Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Director of Human Services and Executive Director of the Office of Youth Services

Legislative Description

Urging The Office Of Youth Services To Develop A List And Inventory Of Programs That Work With Pacific Islander Youth And Their Families.

Department of Human Services

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lamosao, Pierick, Saiki excused (3).

3/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/28/2023
Human Services3/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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