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HI SB1154
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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AI Summary
- University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine must establish and operate a certified testing laboratory for disease testing, environmental toxins in air/water/soil/biological specimens, and other high complexity testing
- Laboratory must comply with Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) standards and accept samples from any person who believes a sample contains disease or environmental toxins violating applicable law
- Test results must be made publicly accessible, with complete reports provided within 10 days of sample submission
- UH may seek federal funding, but if no firm federal commitment is secured within 9 months, the school must proceed using state-appropriated funds
- Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds for laboratory construction (amount unspecified in bill), with funds appropriated for fiscal year 2025-2026 that do not lapse until June 30, 2028; progress report due to legislature before 2026 session
Legislative Description
Relating To Health.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/21/2026
Higher Education1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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