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HI HB851
Bill
Status
4/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Richard Onishi
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds from the emergency medical services special fund for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to establish an advanced life support ambulance based in Puna on the island of Hawaii.
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Funds to be used for acquisition of an ambulance vehicle, equipment, and personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel.
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Puna district has a current population exceeding 45,000 with projected growth to 75,000 within 15 years and experiences approximately 180 emergency medical services incidents per month.
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Ongoing lava flow has impacted critical transportation infrastructure and increased travel time to Hilo hospital from 30 minutes to a projected 2 hours, affecting approximately 10,000 residents in the impact area.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Puna; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-15 at 2:00PM in Conference Room 229.
5/1/2015