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HI HB481

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to acquire and operate one advanced life support ambulance based in Makalei on the island of Hawaii.

  • Ambulance to operate during daily peak hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and include a vehicle, equipment, and personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical service personnel.

  • Addresses increased emergency medical services demand in Makalei due to population growth, limited access to primary care (up to 30 miles away), and medic fatigue from excessive transports.

  • Aims to reduce death and disability through timely emergency response and reduce burden on understaffed emergency medical services.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2060.

Legislative Description

Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance ($)

Last Action

Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).

4/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/21/2016
Ways and Means3/25/2015
Health3/10/2015
Finance2/17/2015
Health1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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