Bill Text: HI HB1905 | 2012 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Department of Human Services; Public Safety, Health, Education, and Welfare; Omnibus; Appropriation
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2012-04-26 - (H) Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-27-12 4:00PM in conference room 229. [HB1905 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2012-HB1905-Amended.html
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TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2012 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
S.D. 1 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
PART I
SECTION 1. Section 346-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The director shall determine the allowance for general assistance to households without minor dependents based upon the total amount appropriated for general assistance to households with minor dependents, and other funds appropriated to the department of human services, among other relevant factors."
SECTION 2. Section 346-71, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) Within the limitations of this section, the department shall by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, determine:
(1) The allowance
for general assistance to households without minor dependents [based upon the total amount appropriated for
general assistance to households without minor dependents;] pursuant
to section 346‑53(b);
(2) A method for determining assistance amounts; and
(3) Other necessary provisions to implement general assistance to households without minor dependents."
PART II
SECTION 3. The legislature finds that the national and global economic crisis that began in the second half of 2008 has caused significant economic problems in numerous industries in the State, including the airline, cruise ship, tourist, and construction industries. Mass layoffs have been reported by an increasing number of Hawaii businesses statewide, from the agricultural sector to the medical-services sector. Difficult economic times and declining tax revenues have resulted in budget cuts for many state services.
The current and impending situation jeopardizes the safety net of basic human services needs for Hawaii's residents and families. While all of Hawaii's residents will be affected by the situation, gap group families and families closest to the poverty line will suffer the most.
The purpose of this part is to appropriate moneys to maintain the levels of programs determined to be essential to public welfare.
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $250,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the Blueprint for Change for neighborhood place walk-in centers.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $550,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the Hawaii Primary Care Association for the Hawaii immigrant health initiative program provided at federally qualified health centers.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 6. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for agencies providing youth services and to be distributed as follows:
(1) Young Men's Christian Association of
Honolulu $150,000;
(2) Palama Settlement $ ;
(3) Parents and Children Together $150,000; and
(4) Susannah Wesley Community Center $150,000.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the office of youth services of the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 7. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $210,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to Hale Mahaolu for personal care services.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 8. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $200,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 for the shelter plus care program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 9. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,900,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the Hawaii Primary Care Association for adult dental care provided at federally qualified health centers; provided that the funds shall not be used for any other purpose. The governor is authorized to utilize enhanced federal medical assistance percentages funds to offset the amount appropriated; provided that the total amount shall not exceed $2,000,000. The department of human services shall report to the legislature on:
(1) The number of adults receiving these benefits;
(2) The cost per person;
(3) Total breakdown of administrative costs and other overhead costs; and
(4) Statistics, if available, on how this dental program is reducing the number of emergency dental-related medical procedures;
provided that the department of human services shall submit its report no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the 2013 regular session.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 10. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $100,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 for Maui community college, University of Hawaii, for the adult dental care program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 11. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $80,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the Hawaii Primary Care Association for outreach services provided at federally qualified health centers.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 12. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $44,636 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the Hawaii Primary Care Association for outreach services to locate uninsured children for services at federally qualified health centers.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 13. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $500,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to the office of youth services for a youth gang response system.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 14. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the united peer learning integrated new knowledge program for statewide non-school hour programs.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the office of youth services of the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 15. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $300,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to Adult Friends for Youth for youth gang prevention and intervention services.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 16. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $450,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to Hawaii Centers for Independent Living for statewide independent living services.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 17. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $600,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the Partners in Development Foundation to:
(1) Provide comprehensive family training (early childhood, parent, adult education, and intensive child-caregiver activities) and transitional services to sheltered and unsheltered homeless families on the leeward coast of Oahu;
(2) Offer early screening, assessment, and referral services for homeless children from birth to age five; and
(3) Prepare homeless children for kindergarten by providing developmentally appropriate social, emotional, and cognitive activities in a child-caregiver interactive learning environment.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 18. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $3,200,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to PATCH (People Attentive to Children) for the preschool open doors program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 19. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $150,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to The Children's Alliance of Hawaii, Inc., to provide child sex assault services.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this part.
PART III
SECTION 20. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 21. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2012.
Report Title:
Department of Human Services; General Assistance; Funding for Public Welfare; Appropriation
Description:
Allows the Department of Human Services to draw from other funds appropriated to the Department of Human Services in the event the General Assistance appropriation is insufficient to meet General Assistance benefits payments. Appropriates moneys from the general fund to maintain funding levels of programs for public welfare. (Proposed SD1)
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