This bill requests the Hawaii Department of Education to create clear policies for storing and administering oral antihistamines in public schools. It would allow trained school staff to give these allergy medications to students who have a doctor-approved plan and written parental consent. The resolution outlines requirements for staff training, standardized consent forms, and secure storage procedures to ensure safe medication management. The Department of Education is asked to report its actions to the legislature within 20 days before the 2027 session.
This bill is a House Resolution that urges Hawaii state and local officials to stop using "excited delirium" as a medical diagnosis, cause of death, or legal theory. It directly affects law enforcement agencies, medical professionals, courts, and county governments across Hawaii by calling for the prohibition of this term in official records and legal proceedings. The resolution states that "excited delirium" is not recognized by major medical organizations or included in standard diagnostic manuals, and it requests that medical and legal decisions instead rely on scientifically validated principles. Named the Haleck Resolution in memory of a veteran who died during a law enforcement encounter, it asks county mayors and council chairs to adopt this guidance to ensure accountability and accurate reporting.
This Senate Resolution asks Hawaii's Department of Education to develop a plan for removing processed meats from school meals by 2032 or replacing them with healthier, minimally processed alternatives. The bill directs the department to inventory current menus, create a timeline for the transition, establish nutritional standards for replacement foods, and estimate the costs involved. It also requires the department to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the start of the 2027 session. The measure directly affects school food service providers and students by aiming to reduce exposure to carcinogens linked to processed meats like hot dogs and bacon.
This bill is a state-level resolution from Hawaii urging the U.S. Department of Defense to extend the renewal period for medical authorizations related to the Red Hill water contamination crisis. It directly affects military personnel, their families, and civilian residents who were exposed to contaminated water at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on Oahu. The resolution requests a two-year renewal cycle for Secretarial Designee health care authorizations to improve continuity of care and asks the Defense Health Agency to expand access to civilian medical providers, implement coordinated referral practices, ensure long-term medical monitoring, and explore reimbursement programs for out-of-pocket medical costs.
This bill requests the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaiʻi Regional Health Care System to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a rural health clinic or similar access point to serve the Volcano community. The study will examine potential locations, operational models such as part-time providers or mobile clinics, staffing needs, costs, and partnership opportunities with local organizations. The bill aims to address the community's lack of direct primary care access and emergency stabilization capacity, which are compounded by geographic isolation and environmental hazards. If the study finds it viable, the resolution directs the health system to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Education to develop a plan for removing processed meats from school meals by 2032 or replacing them with healthier alternatives. The bill directly affects students and school food service providers by asking for an inventory of current menus, a timeline for transitioning to whole-foods or plant-based options, nutritional standards for replacements, and an analysis of associated costs. It is a procedural request rather than a law, meaning it asks the state agency to create a plan and report back to the Legislature by 2027 without mandating immediate changes.
This bill is a non-binding resolution that urges Hawaii's State Director of Health to allow nebulized budesonide and nebulizer machines to be sold without a prescription. It cites international studies and health guidelines suggesting the medication can help treat respiratory conditions like COVID-19. The resolution requests that pharmacies and retailers provide written usage instructions to customers, but it does not change any laws or regulations. The bill does not require the Director of Health to take any action and has no legal effect beyond making a formal recommendation.
This bill asks state and county government agencies to stop using "excited delirium" or "excited delirium syndrome" as a cause of death on official records. It is based on the finding that these terms are not recognized as valid medical diagnoses by major medical organizations and lack consistent diagnostic criteria. The resolution requests that government entities only use scientifically proven diagnoses when documenting deaths, particularly those involving law enforcement interactions. This change aims to ensure that death certificates and incident reports reflect medically accepted causes rather than unofficial terminology.
HR 19 is a House Resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Health to form a Hospice Working Group. The group will study national and Hawaii-specific hospice industry trends, regulations, and quality concerns - including fraud risks and outcomes data - to prepare for the state's aging population (projected 1 in 4 residents over 60 by 2035). The resolution specifies the group’s composition (including health agency leaders and existing hospice providers from all major counties) and requires a 2027 report with recommendations for regulatory improvements. It does not create new laws but aims to inform future policy decisions affecting hospice care access and quality.
This Senate Resolution (SR 21) supports Hawaii's decision to join the West Coast Health Alliance, a regional collaboration with California, Oregon, and Washington. It does not create new laws but formally endorses the state's participation to share public health data, coordinate responses to health crises, and develop science-based strategies. The resolution emphasizes collaboration while maintaining Hawaii's unique approach to public health. It directs certified copies to the governors and health directors of the participating states.
