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HI HCR207
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Amy Perruso
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Health to establish a PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Testing Grant Program in collaboration with the University of Hawaii to provide funding for testing services and biological sampling.
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Directs the Department of Health and University of Hawaii to seek federal funding for the program through communication with Hawaii's congressional delegation.
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Requires the grant program to be developed based on best practices and recent scientific evidence to preserve safe food sources and natural environments.
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Requests the Department of Health to adopt rules ensuring all grants meet standards for fairness, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws.
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PFAS are synthetic chemicals identified as "forever chemicals" that persist in the environment; exposure has been linked to health risks including increased cholesterol, kidney cancer, and reduced fetal growth, with 25 states having established drinking water standards as of August 2023.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.
University of Hawaii
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).
3/27/2024