| HI | SB3290 | Pass | Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to convene a working group to study the state of American Sign Language interpretation services in Hawaii. Requires a report to the Legislature, with the assistance of the Department of Health. (...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-07-08
Act 204, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305). |
| HI | HB2453 | Pass | Authorizes the Governor, or a state official with authorization from the Governor, to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance w...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-07-08
Act 218, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319). |
| HI | HB2144 | Pass | Requires the Department of Health to amend the definition of "homemade food products" in its administrative rules on food safety and adopt certain rules regarding the sale and delivery of homemade food products. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-07-05
Act 195, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296). |
| HI | SB2461 | Pass | Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from other dispensaries without showing that such purchase is necessary for a qualifying patient's continuous access for medical use, or for medical, sci...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-07-03
Act 172, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273). |
| HI | SB2289 | Pass | Requires the Department of Health to include in its annual report regarding Kalaupapa Settlement details and updated information, as available, regarding the permanent transfer to other governmental or qualified non-governmental entities of the power...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-07-01
Act 118, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219). |
| HI | SB3123 | Pass | Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to access vital records for purposes of verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry for beneficiary programs. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a Memorand...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-07-01
Act 122, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223). |
| HI | SB3139 | Pass | Establishes a Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert certain persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-28
Act 086, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187). |
| HI | HB2444 | Pass | Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct criminal history record checks of applicants for permits to operate as a hemp processor. Sunsets 7/1/2027. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-28
Act 110, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211). |
| HI | HB2577 | Pass | Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-28
Act 105, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206). |
| HI | HB2435 | Pass | Authorizes the Director of Health to permit synchronous online access to apply for marriage and civil union licenses in lieu of in-person applications, as specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-24
Act 072, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173). |
| HI | SR67 | Pass | Urging The Governor To Ensure That Relevant State Agencies, Including The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services, Collaborate To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populatio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 |
| HI | SCR81 | Pass | Urging The Governor To Ensure That Relevant State Agencies, Including The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services, Collaborate To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populatio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 |
| HI | SR146 | Pass | Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 |
| HI | SR112 | Pass | Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 |
| HI | SR153 | Pass | Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Work With The State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Enhance The Able Savings Program By Promoting It To All Individuals Who May Qualify.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 |
| HI | SR113 | Pass | Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Take All Actions Necessary And Proper To Cause The United States Congress To Fund The Construction And Commencement Of Operations Of A Laboratory Certified By The United States Environmental Protection Agen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 |
| HI | SR198 | Pass | Requesting The Department Of Health To Carry Out Widespread Soil Testing In Lahaina And To Develop A Soil Remediation Plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 |
| HI | SB2322 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Health to continue water sampling and analysis of Tier 1 beaches during brown water advisories, with certain exceptions and under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:25 PM; CR 329. |
| HI | HB1831 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes the Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot pr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329. |
| HI | SB3128 | Engross
Sine Die | Extends the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System (Oahu Region) from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health to 12/31/2026. Requires the working group established by Act 212, SLH 2021, to submit a report to the Le...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 3:10PM; Conference Room 329. |
| HI | HCR143 | Pass | Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-19
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HI | SB3126 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes an Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program to be administered by the Department of Health in counties with a population less than 500,000. Requires cost-sharing for program operations and maintenance and revenue sharing between...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-18
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
| HI | SB3142 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes the Governor or a state official with authorization from the Governor to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance wit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-18
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
| HI | SB1594 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes an expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program within the department of health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis center" and "cri...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-17
House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Nishimoto Co-Chairs; Garrett, Lamosao, Garcia. |
| HI | HB2253 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes the Department of Health to require all restaurants and hotel establishments to maintain an inventory of an opioid antagonist. Expressly permits law enforcement officers to carry an opioid antagonist while on-duty. Requires funds for the p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-17
House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Tarnas, Kitagawa Co-Chairs; Takayama, Tam, Garcia. |
| HI | HB1772 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to support the Department of Health's Senior Fall Prevention Campaign. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-16
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). |
| HI | SCR131 | Engross
Sine Die | Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-16
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 682). |
| HI | SCR130 | Engross
Sine Die | Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-15
To House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee |
| HI | SCR177 | Engross
Sine Die | Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Work With The State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Enhance The Able Savings Program By Promoting It To All Individuals Who May Qualify.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-15
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | SCR170 | Engross
Sine Die | Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-15
To House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee |
| HI | HCR186 | Engross
Sine Die | Urging The Governor, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Health To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congre...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-12
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| HI | HCR212 | Engross
Sine Die | Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Ingestible Food And Beverage Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-05
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| HI | SCR222 | Engross
Sine Die | Requesting The Department Of Health To Carry Out Widespread Soil Testing In Lahaina And To Develop A Soil Remediation Plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-05
To House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee |
| HI | HR125 | Pass | Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-04
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HI | HR166 | Pass | Urging The Governor, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Health To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congre...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-04
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HI | HR192 | Pass | Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Ingestible Food And Beverage Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-04
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HI | HCR208 | Engross
Sine Die | Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-03
To Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee |
| HI | HR188 | Pass | Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-01
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HI | HB1486 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Kupuna Care Program within the Executive Office on Aging. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | HB1396 | Engross
Sine Die | Part I: Establishes and appropriates funds for a county cesspool pilot program in the Department of Health to work with each county to identify a priority area to expand the county sewage system or other centralized treatment system to connect indivi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | HB1296 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes an Early Intervention Services Working Group within the Department of Health to study and recommend ways to assist and support deaf and hard of hearing children, including implementation strategies. Requires a report to the Legislature. A...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | SB1351 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes the infant and early childhood mental health program within the department of health to provide and coordinate mental health services for children from birth up to age five. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the program, includi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | SB1492 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the department of health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the department of health to respond to reports about persons having sev...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | SB106 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | HB406 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Health and Oahu Regional Health Care System to develop a strategic plan for the utilization of all Oahu Regional Health Care System facilities and report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024. Extends the de...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | SR64 | Intro
Sine Die | Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Ash From Waste Incineration Facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| HI | SCR77 | Intro
Sine Die | Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Ash From Waste Incineration Facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| HI | HB2556 | Engross
Sine Die | Clarifies the sources of funding for the Hawaii ABLE Saving Program Trust Fund. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend all moneys in the trust fund to fulfill the purposes of the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program, including providing incentive paymen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-22
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | HB2544 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes within the Department of Health a 2-year pilot project to charter flights from rural islands to an urban island to provide rural island residents with reliable transportation to medical care on urban islands. Appropriates funds. Declares ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-22
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB3335 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority and Cannabis and Hemp Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of canna...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-22
To House Finance Committee |
