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HI SB1156
Bill
Status
3/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Recommends emergency appropriation to the Department of Health for fiscal year 2020-2021 to implement Hawaii's COVID-19 vaccination plan.
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Appropriates funds for multiple COVID-19 response efforts including disease investigation, contact tracing, first contact calling services, and supplies for front-line public health workers.
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Provides funding for additional COVID-19 testing through contracted diagnostic labs, personal protective equipment, tuberculosis clearance for health care volunteers, and overtime pay for public health nurses.
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Includes support for Kalaupapa residents traveling to Oahu for medical care through testing, personal protective equipment, and industrial hygiene services.
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Requires that any federal reimbursement received for state-funded projects under this Act be deposited into the general fund; effective July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health.
DOH
Last Action
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
4/1/2021