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GM 1368 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB119 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 265).

This bill (SB119, Act 265) appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $350,000 for 2026-2027 to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. It directly affects Maui nursing students who previously had to transfer to UH Manoa for a BSN, allowing them to complete their education locally. The funding covers program setup, additional staff, and necessary equipment. This addresses Hawaii’s statewide nursing shortage (with 1,000 unfilled positions) and fulfills a legislative finding that Maui is the largest county without a BSN program. The bill took effect July 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $600k over two years for nursing program funding, directly increasing state budget allocation for education to address workforce shortage.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds new BSN program at Maui College, expanding local higher education access and addressing nursing shortage through direct appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds BSN program to address nursing shortage, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and access to medical professionals.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Healthcare Workforce
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 1, 2025 Last action Jul 1, 2025
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