HI HB2220

Appropriates general revenue funds to the University of Hawaii for fiscal year 2022-2023 to increase the State's capacity to train new nurses and project future nursing workforce needs (specific dollar amount not specified in bill text).

Requires reinstatement of the nursing program at the University of Hawaii, West Oahu as a condition for expenditure of any appropriated funds.

Addresses nursing faculty shortage, with over fifty percent vacancy rates at half of Hawaii's nursing schools, limiting clinical education capacity in hospitals and health care settings.

Directs funds toward increasing nursing faculty and lecturer hiring capacity, supporting existing faculty, providing transition to faculty practice training, and aligning nursing workforce projections between schools and industry partners.

Effective date set for July 1, 2055.