Appropriates moneys from the general fund for two specialist II positions within the Hawaii teacher standards board. (SB195 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services (DHS) to restore basic adult dental benefits to Medicaid enrollees. Requires DHS to obtain the maximum federal matching funds available for this expenditure. (SB27 HD1)
Directs the mayor of each county to designate an officer to oversee any public-private partnerships entered into by the county. Authorizes counties to develop public-private partnerships to construct relief sewers for affordable housing development projects. (SB1210 HD1)
Requires the department of human services, in collaboration with the department of health, to review the progress of the Hawaii pathways project pilot and continue to pursue efforts to utilize medicaid to provide supportive housing services for chronically homeless individuals. Provides considerations for the department in planning for the expansion of supportive housing services provided through medicaid managed care plans. Requires the department to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Makes various appropriations to implement the recommendations of the increased food security and food self-sufficiency strategy. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a strategy and goals for increased food security and self-sufficiency in Hawaii. (SB1313 HD1)
Expands the required qualifications that applicants may fulfill as part of the requirements for dental licensure to include passage of any other nationally recognized clinical dental examination recommended by the American Dental Association and dental licensure in another state; provided that the applicant meets specific qualifications. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Appropriates funds for establishing, staffing, and operating two mobile clinics to serve the homeless population. (SB347 HD1)
Extends the Hospital Sustainability Program for two years. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. (SB397 HD1)
Appropriates funds for the Aging and Disability Resource Center. (SB533 HD1)
