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HI HR187
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.
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Directs the grant program to provide funding to local communities, businesses, and residents throughout Hawaii for PFAS testing services and biological sampling for contamination detection.
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Authorizes 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 program to be developed using best practices and the most recent scientific evidence to preserve safe food sources and natural environments.
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Directs the Department of Health to adopt rules ensuring all grants adhere to standards promoting fairness, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws.
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