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HI SB1153
Bill
Status
3/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Appropriates emergency funds to the Department of Health for the state comprehensive emergency medical system to address a budget shortfall of approximately $6,400,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021
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Shortfall resulted from incomplete biennium funding for collective bargaining increases, unfunded expenses for three new emergency medical vehicles approved in 2018, and coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic-related budget restrictions
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Funds designated for payroll and other current expenses to prevent cuts to ambulance services and emergency medical personnel availability across all islands
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Recommended by the governor for immediate passage under section 9 of article VII of the Hawaii Constitution
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Takes effect July 1, 2050
Legislative Description
Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health For The Emergency Medical Services And Injury Prevention System Branch.
Emergency Appropriation
Last Action
The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/23/2021