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HI SCR185

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Tim Richards

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Executive Office on Aging to collaborate with the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office, Hawaii Broadband Hui, and AARP Hawai'i to develop a standard training workshop for kupuna (elders) and caregivers on broadband and telehealth equipment.

  • Workshop curriculum must include establishing reasonable budgets for broadband access and identifying reputable local contractors to install and maintain broadband equipment.

  • Training should cover how to select, purchase, and operate broadband connectivity equipment and audio-visual devices such as tablets to access telehealth services.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Director of the Executive Office on Aging, State Broadband Coordinator, Hawaii Broadband Hui co-conveners, and AARP Hawai'i Executive Director.

Legislative Description

Urging The Executive Office On Aging To Work In Concert With The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office, Hawaii Broadband Hui, And Aarp Hawaii, To Develop A Standard Training Workshop For Kupuna And Caregivers On How To Select And Purchase Appropriate Broadband Connectivity Equipment And Audio-visual Equipment Such As Tablets, And How To Operate Equipment To Access Telehealth Services.

Training

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).

4/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance4/17/2023
Higher Education & Technology4/11/2023
Health and Human Services3/15/2023

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