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HI SB3017

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kalani English

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for fiscal year 2016-2017 to support medical resident positions in family medicine serving rural Oahu and neighbor island communities.

  • Funds designated for increasing faculty and infrastructure of the existing Family Medicine Residency Program at the school.

  • Supports development of new accredited family health centers in association with teaching hospitals.

  • Addresses Hawaii's physician shortage, particularly for primary care specialties in rural areas, to improve access to healthcare and reduce morbidity and mortality.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050 (note: effective date appears inconsistent with fiscal year appropriation).

Legislative Description

John A. Burns School of Medicine; Physician Shortage; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).

3/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/18/2016
Health3/10/2016
Ways and Means2/18/2016
Higher Education and the Arts1/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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