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HI SB141

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kaiali'i Kahele

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the sunset date for the physician workforce assessment fee from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2027, allowing the John A. Burns School of Medicine to continue receiving revenues from this fee.

  • Authorizes continued funding for physician workforce assessment and planning activities designed to recruit and retain physicians in rural and medically underserved areas of Hawaii.

  • Amends Act 18, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2009 and Act 186, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012 to delay the repeal of relevant sections until June 30, 2027.

  • Supports ongoing initiatives including malpractice reform, continuing education, loan repayment programs, regional physician supply and demand mapping, and promotion of Hawaii medical careers.

Legislative Description

Relating To Physician Workforce Assessment.

Physician Workforce Assessment Fee

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 Representative(s) Aquino, Ichiyama, Souki excused (3).

3/23/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance3/23/2017
Higher Education3/9/2017
Ways and Means2/17/2017
Higher Education1/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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