HI SR70

Requests the State Auditor to conduct an impact assessment of mandating health insurance coverage for Native Hawaiian culture-based practices empirically shown to be effective for weight management, cardiovascular health, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.

Requires the assessment to evaluate both social and financial effects pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 23-51 and 23-52, which mandate auditor reports before legislature considers health insurance coverage mandates.

Directs the Auditor to submit findings, recommendations, and any necessary implementing legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2018.

References Senate Bill (bill number not specified in resolution) that mandates health insurance coverage for the Native Hawaiian culture-based practices, noting that traditional practices like hula and canoe paddling have demonstrated health benefits.

Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Auditor and Insurance Commissioner, who shall distribute copies to all health insurers in Hawaii.