HI HR182

Declares a public health emergency in Hawaii due to climate change and its threats to public health, including increased heat, vector-borne diseases, food insecurity, water insecurity, and mental health impacts.

Acknowledges climate change adversely impacts social determinants of health such as food security, economic stability, community support networks, healthy environments, and access to quality healthcare and emergency services.

Requests statewide entities to examine how climate considerations within their departments impact human health and coordinate across departments to develop cross-sector solutions to strengthen Hawaii's public health response to climate change.

References Hawaii's prior declaration of climate emergency through Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 44 (2021), noting the need to specifically address public health impacts and mobilize resources to protect residents from climate-related health threats.

Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Attorney General, and directors of Health, Transportation, Planning and Sustainable Development, Board of Land and Natural Resources, Board of Agriculture, and all county mayors.