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HI HB617

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Woodson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the University of Hawaii Maui College, addressing Maui County's status as the largest county in Hawaii without a BSN program

  • Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for prerequisite courses for newly enrolled BSN students

  • Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for additional personnel to support the new program

  • Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for supplies, equipment, and simulation/laboratory upgrades

  • Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 specifically for third-year nursing course instructional costs

  • Addresses Hawaii's nursing workforce shortage, estimated at approximately 1,000 unfilled positions

Legislative Description

Relating To Nursing.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2025
Higher Education1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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