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Division 3 retains HB704 seeking increased respite and volunteer elder‑care funding
Summary
Finance – Division 3 retained HB704 to review during HB2 deliberations proposals to increase support for family caregivers and senior volunteer programs, and to add funding for the Alzheimer's respite grant program after advocates said demand exceeds current resources.
Finance – Division 3 retained HB704 and instructed staff and advocates to continue discussing specific line items during the HB 2 budget process, after testimony described gaps in respite and volunteer supports for older adults and family caregivers.
What the bill would do: proponents said HB704 would (1) expand or protect funding for a small family caregiver respite stipend, (2) support the Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) respite grant program, and (3) sustain…
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