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HI SB749
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Rosalyn Baker
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AI Summary
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Establishes a two-year Hawaii colorectal cancer screening and awareness pilot program administered by the department of health, modeled after the existing Hawaii comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program.
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Requires the department of health to educate healthcare professionals and the public about colorectal cancer risks and screening benefits, provide outreach to high-risk individuals, and offer referral services for those diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
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Directs the department of health to submit reports to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2016 and 2017 regular sessions detailing expenditures for the pilot program.
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Appropriates general revenue funds in equal amounts for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 (specific dollar amount not specified in text).
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Pilot program takes effect July 1, 2112 and repeals June 30, 2017.
Legislative Description
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Pilot Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).
3/24/2015