Report Title:

Department of Human Services; Senior Centers; Appropriation

 

Description:

Makes appropriation for certain senior centers on Oahu.

 


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

3217

TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2008

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO SENIOR Centers.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  The legislature recognizes that senior centers in our islands, among other things, provide invaluable services to seniors that encompass a host of social, educational, and cultural opportunities, as well as activities that support healthy lifestyles.  The purpose of this Act is to support the operations of certain senior centers on Oahu so that they may continue to enhance the quality of senior life in their respective communities.

     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 2008-2009 to provide funding for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the operations of the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center, the Kapahulu Center, the Moiliili Community Center, and the Waikiki Community Center.

     The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2008.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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