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HI SB853
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Elefante
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AI Summary
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Appropriates state funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership through the Executive Office on Aging, Department of Health, to improve health and well-being of Hawaii's older adults (kupuna).
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Establishes that the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership, created in 2003, operates two evidence-based programs: Better Choices Better Health (chronic disease self-management) and EnhanceFitness (exercise and functional fitness for older adults).
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Notes the partnership previously received state funding in 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 but lacked state appropriations for 2018-2019 and 2020-2022, and currently relies on limited county and federal funding.
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Recognizes the partnership successfully adapted programs during COVID-19 by offering remote and alternative formats, serving hundreds of kupuna across multiple counties while maintaining program effectiveness.
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Takes effect on December 31, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/9/2023