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HI HB2553

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sylvia Luke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 321-4.3 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to remove the existing cap of "up to ten" epidemiologist positions that the Department of Health may establish.
  • Allows the Department of Health to establish an unlimited number of permanent or temporary exempt epidemiologist positions for investigating diseases and injuries that threaten public health and safety.
  • Maintains the requirement that epidemiologist positions be appointed by the director without regard to Chapter 76 (civil service requirements).
  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Epidemiologists.

Department of Health

Last Action

Referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 9

1/29/2018

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services1/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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