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Committee on Aging Meeting Minutes <br />Friday, September 27, 2019 <br />Page 6 <br />• Meizhu mentioned that raising the minimum wage has been effective in <br />other states to increase the workforce. Hawaii has a legislative proposal that <br />failed last year. There are many others around the country grappling with <br />this issue, and there are several big ideas being proposed: A Care Corps <br />similar to Americorps which would pay stipends and give educational <br />scholarships to high school and/or college graduates who spend time doing <br />caregiving work. A new tax only on wages over $132,000 a year that would <br />fund home care. Some states are proposing tax credits for family caregivers. <br />A national organization, Caring Across Generations (see their website) is <br />doing a good job bringing these issues to the national stage. We should also <br />be working with AARP to start working with our elected representatives for <br />policy changes. <br />She thanked everyone for their lively input, and in hopes that this dialogue can be <br />continued and expanded. There are other agencies, public and private, local and <br />State that will be needed to design a solution. Stay tuned! <br />7. LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Chalintorn Burian, AARP <br />Chalintorn reported that legislative sub -committee has agreed with the priorities set <br />by AARP for the Hawaii state 2020 session: (1) Hawai'i Saves to help people in jobs <br />that don't provide pension plans to save for retirement through payroll deductions at <br />work; (2) Lowering drug costs; and (3) Improve support to family caregivers. <br />8. AGENCY AND DISTRICT NEWS AND UPDATES <br />Judy Bell reported that there are two telephone scams going on right now that is <br />mostly targeting seniors. Reminding us to let all our friends know not to give any <br />important numbers and other information to callers you don't know. <br />9. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. <br />11. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 10:00 am <br />12. ADJOURNMENT <br />Meizhu Lui called the meeting to Adjourn at 11:59 a.m. Judy Bell motion to adjourn, <br />Lito Asuncion, seconded. The meeting is adjourned. <br />Submitted by: Meizhu Lui, Committee Chair <br />Recorded by: Luana Ancheta-Kauwe, HCOA <br />