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HI SB2934

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Suzanne Chun Oakland

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to maintain comprehensive QUEST program coverage for approximately 100 qualified immigrants from Compact of Free Association (COFA) nations residing in Hawaii

  • Ensures continued health care coverage for critical medical treatments including hemodialysis and chemotherapy for eligible COFA migrants

  • Referred to Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration following favorable recommendation from Committees on Human Services and Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs

  • Supported by testimony from Micronesians United, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and disability/legal advocacy organizations; opposed by Department of Human Services

Legislative Description

QUEST; COFA Nations; Appropriation

Last Action

(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.

2/12/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/12/2010
Human Services1/29/2010

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