HI HCR208

Urges Hawaii's congressional delegation to secure federal funding for construction of an EPA-certified laboratory to test environmental toxins in the state's air, water, soil, and biological specimens.

Identifies lack of state-certified testing capability as a problem, noting Hawaii residents currently rely on data provided by the same entities responsible for environmental contamination.

Estimates laboratory construction costs at approximately $100,000,000 with annual operational costs exceeding $200,000, citing state financial constraints from 2023 Maui wildfire recovery efforts.

Requires the laboratory to comply with Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments of 1988 standards and directs it to publish test results publicly.

Directs transmission of the resolution to Hawaii's congressional delegation, the Governor, and Director of Health, and urges state agencies to support the laboratory's construction and operation.