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HI SB1016
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Russell Ruderman
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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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Funding covers acquisition of a vehicle and equipment, plus personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel.
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Puna district has a current population of over 45,000 with projected growth to 75,000 within 15 years, experiencing approximately 180 emergency medical services incidents per month.
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Ongoing lava flow has impacted critical transportation infrastructure in the area, with travel time to Hilo expected to increase from 30 minutes to 2 hours once Highway 130 is crossed.
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Act takes effect on July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Puna; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/25/2015