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HI SCR103
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Rosalyn Baker
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AI Summary
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Urges inclusion of Native Hawaiian cultural intervention treatment programs, wellness plans, and holistic living systems of care in Hawaii's response to opioid and substance abuse crises
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Directs cultural and wellness organizations serving Native Hawaiians to be represented proportionately on the State Opioid Initiative or an appropriate focus group spearheaded by the Department of Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
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Notes that Native Hawaiians comprise nearly 40 percent of statewide addiction treatment program admissions despite representing a smaller percentage of total population, and that cultural factors shape health perceptions and treatment-seeking behaviors
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Requires the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funds and the Governor to release funds to comply with Hawaii Revised Statutes section 226-20 regarding socio-cultural advancement and health disparities for Native Hawaiians
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Directs certified copies be sent to the Governor, Director of Health, Hawaiian Home Commission Chair, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board Chair, county mayors, and Papa Ola Lokahi Executive Director
Legislative Description
Urging The Inclusion Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Intervention Treatment Programs, Wellness Plans, And Holistic Living Systems Of Care In The State Of Hawaii's Response To The Rise Of Misuse And Abuse Of Opioids Or Illicit Substances In Hawaii.
Native Hawaiians
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Gates, Holt, Nakamura excused (4).
4/15/2019