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HI SR68

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the importance of adding an advanced life support ambulance to serve residents in the Makalei area of Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawaii
  • Notes that population growth in the area has increased emergency medical services calls, and paramedics currently respond to as many as ten calls during a twenty-four hour shift
  • Identifies that primary health care access in Kailua-Kona is challenging, with some residents located as far as thirty miles from primary care services
  • States that timely access to urgent care in the Makalei area is vital to the health and welfare of residents
  • Directs that certified copies be transmitted to the Director of Health and Mayor of the County of Hawaii

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Importance Of An Additional Ambulance To Serve Residents In The Makalei Area, Kailua-kona, Island Of Hawaii.

Emergency Medical Services

Last Action

Report adopted, referred to WAM.

3/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/27/2019
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/12/2019

Full Bill Text

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