Emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replenish funds used during the federal government shutdown.

The bill provides an emergency appropriation of $14,248,126 to the Department of Human Services to replenish funds used during the federal government shutdown. This funding will cover costs incurred for the Hawaii emergency food relief program, support for the Hawaii Food Bank, and 211 call center support. The shutdown delayed access to federal grant funding, prompting the department to redirect state funds and receive transfers from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. This appropriation aims to avoid penalties and interest for the department.

Emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replenish funds used during the federal government shutdown.

The bill provides an emergency appropriation of $14,248,126 to the Department of Human Services to replenish funds used during the federal government shutdown. This funding will cover costs incurred for the Hawaii emergency food relief program, support for the Hawaii Food Bank, and 211 call center support. The shutdown delayed access to federal grant funding, prompting the department to redirect state funds and receive transfers from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. This appropriation aims to avoid penalties and interest for the department.