Bill Text: HI HB2056 | 2014 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Kupuna Caucus; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services; Prevention of Elder Abuse and Fraud; Executive Office on Aging ($)
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 21-3)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2014-03-06 - Referred to HMS/HTH/CPN, WAM. [HB2056 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2014-HB2056-Amended.html
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TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AGING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
PART I
SECTION 1. Section 349-3.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§349-3.2[]] Alzheimer's disease and
related dementia services coordinator. There is established within the executive office on
aging an Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator to coordinate
the provision of public and private Alzheimer's disease and related dementia
services. [The coordinator shall be appointed by the director in accordance
with chapters 76 and 89.]"
SECTION 2. 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 2014-2015 for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator position.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 3. 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 2014-2015 to provide funding for grants, pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for senior centers and to be distributed as follows:
(1) Catholic Charities Hawaii for the Lanakila multi-purpose senior center $
(2) Kapahulu Center $
(3) Moiliili Community Center for the Moiliili senior center $
(4) Waikiki Community Center $
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
PART II
SECTION 4. (a) There is established within the executive office on aging an elder justice coordinator to plan and implement statewide initiatives to prevent seniors from elder abuse and fraud. The elder justice coordinator shall:
(1) Promote collaborative efforts in the development of elder justice programs at the state and local levels;
(2) Support and protect elder victims by improving identification of elder abuse and enhancing response and outreach to victims;
(3) Work to improve the recognition, detection, and awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation by the general public and healthcare professionals;
(4) Facilitate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a coordinated, multidisciplinary elder justice system in Hawaii;
(5) Establish a clearinghouse to collect and disseminate information concerning best practices and resources for training and technical assistance to carry out evidence-based programs to prevent and address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation;
(6) Work to improve the ability of first responders to screen for diminished capacity, vulnerability to financial abuse, and whether individuals have been victimized; and
(7) Establish a multifaceted public awareness campaign, including public service announcements and social media with clear messaging to raise awareness of and to prevent elder abuse.
SECTION 5. 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 2014-2015 for the executive office on aging to establish an elder justice coordinator position.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
PART III
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 2014-2015 for awareness and education on elder financial exploitation.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of commerce and consumer affairs for the purposes of this part.
PART IV
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Kupuna Caucus; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services; Prevention of Elder Abuse and Fraud; Executive Office on Aging
Description:
Deletes the provision requiring the Director of Health to hire the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator. Establishes the Elder Justice Coordinator. Appropriates funds for the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator position, various senior centers, Elder Justice Coordinator position, and services and programs to prevent elder financial exploitation. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2056 HD1)
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