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HI HB603

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds for one advanced life support ambulance to be based in Makalei on the island of Hawaii for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.

  • Ambulance shall operate during daily peak hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to serve the growing population of the Makalei area.

  • Funding covers acquisition of vehicle and equipment, plus personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical service personnel.

  • Addresses increased emergency medical services calls in Makalei due to population growth and limited access to primary care services in the area.

  • Department of Health administers the appropriated funds; Act takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Relating To Health.

Appropriations ($)

Last Action

Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1

1/17/2018

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services1/17/2018
Health1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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