HI HB2511

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center for fiscal year 2024-2025 to conduct a multiethnic cohort study examining social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors affecting Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos.

Recognizes the University of Hawaii Cancer Center as one of 71 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in the United States and the only one serving Hawaii and the Pacific region.

Addresses documented cancer health disparities in Hawaii, including the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates among Native Hawaiian men and women, and elevated ovarian and thyroid cancer rates among Filipino women.

Requires the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to seek additional federal funding beyond the state appropriation to complete the multiethnic cohort study.

Takes effect on July 1, 2024, and includes provisions acknowledging that the appropriation will exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.