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HI SB3160

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,500,000 from general revenues to the University of Hawaii for fiscal year 2025-2026 to expand and sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry
  • Prioritizes services for children, first responders, kupuna (elders), and medically vulnerable residents affected by the August 2023 Maui wildfires
  • Supports long-term health follow-up for up to 5,000 individuals through the Maui Health Registry
  • Designated as an emergency appropriation recommended by the governor for immediate passage under the Hawaii Constitution
  • More than 2,000 residents have already received medical screenings, mental health services, biomonitoring, and care referrals through these programs

Legislative Description

Making An Emergency Appropriation To The University Of Hawaii.

UH

Last Action

Received from Governor re: emergency appropriation (Gov. Msg. No. 3).

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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