HI SB2035

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Wahiawa General Hospital, a Hawaii not-for-profit corporation, in financing the expansion of its health care facilities

Committee finds it serves the public interest and general welfare to improve the health care system for State residents

Addresses reduction in emergency medical services, chronic long-term care services, and basic care resulting from recent closures of Hawaii Medical Center facilities in Ewa and Liliha

Enables Wahiawa General Hospital to expand facilities to provide necessary medical services to neighboring communities

Recommended for passage by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means