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HI HR106
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Matsumoto
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AI Summary
- Designates May 17, 2021, as "Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day" in Hawaii
- Acknowledges that Governor Ige has declared May 17 as DIPG Awareness Day for the past three years
- Notes approximately 200-300 new DIPG cases occur annually in the United States, primarily affecting children ages 5-9, with 99% of patients not surviving beyond three years after diagnosis
- Encourages the Department of Education, Department of Health, and United States Department of Health and Human Services to increase public awareness about DIPG
- Requires certified copies be transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Hawaii Governor, Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent of Education, and Director of Health
Legislative Description
Designating May 17, 2021, As Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).
3/23/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/23/2021
Culture, Arts, & International Affairs3/15/2021
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