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HI SB2644

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Russell Ruderman

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds to the Hawaii County Fire Department for fiscal year 2014-2015 to add an advanced life support ambulance/paramedic unit in the Puna district.

  • Addresses rapid population growth in Puna (44% increase since 2000, expected to reach 75,000 within 15 years) and increased emergency medical services demand (emergency calls rose from 21% to 28% of county total between 2007-2013).

  • Authorizes funding for personnel and equipment costs for the new paramedic unit to be stationed in the Puna district.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Hawaii County Emergency Medical Services; Puna District; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to PBS, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28

3/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/6/2014
Ways and Means2/12/2014
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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