This Senate Concurrent Resolution asks the Hawaii Department of Education to work with the Department of Health to study the costs and benefits of hiring mental health professionals in public schools. The study would examine staffing ratios, such as one professional for every 250 students or one per school with fewer students, and analyze guidelines for creating safe telehealth spaces during school hours. The resolution directs the departments to prepare a report with findings and recommendations for the Legislature by late 2026. This measure is a non-binding request for information gathering rather than a law that immediately changes policy.
This bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that urges Hawaii's Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on expanding mail-order pharmacy services within the state. The resolution directs the study to examine how mail-order pharmacies could improve medication adherence, reduce costs, enhance access for rural residents and individuals with mobility challenges, and strengthen healthcare resilience during emergencies. The Insurance Commissioner is requested to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the end of 2026, with no new laws being enacted by this measure itself.
This bill is a House resolution urging the Hawaii State Director of Health to allow the sale and purchase of nebulized budesonide without a prescription. It also requests that the Board of Pharmacy adopt rules ensuring proper labeling and usage instructions are provided to consumers. The resolution cites various international studies and health guidelines supporting the use of budesonide for respiratory conditions, particularly in relation to COVID-19 treatment. The measure does not change any laws directly but asks state health officials to issue an order making the medication and nebulizer machines more accessible to the public.
This House Resolution urges the Governor to reactivate the Hawaii Health Authority to develop a plan for transitioning Hawaii to a single-payer healthcare system. The bill directs the Authority to create a proposal for implementing this system as soon as possible after obtaining federal waivers to maintain Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE funding. It requests that the Authority submit a progress report with recommendations to the Legislature by late 2026. The resolution does not enact the healthcare system itself but serves as a formal recommendation to the executive branch.
This bill urges the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend the renewal period for health care authorizations related to the Red Hill water contamination crisis and to improve health care access for affected individuals. It directly impacts military families, civilian residents, and Department of Defense personnel who experienced health issues from fuel contamination at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on Oahu. The resolution requests a two-year renewal cycle for Secretarial Designee authorizations to ensure continuity of care, expands access to civilian medical providers under TRICARE, and calls for coordinated referral practices between military and civilian health facilities. Additionally, it asks for the establishment of reimbursement or voucher programs to help affected individuals cover out-of-pocket medical costs, particularly for those living in areas without nearby military treatment facilities.
This Senate Resolution requests the Hawaii State Center for Nursing to conduct a study compiling recommended safe patient staffing ratios for various hospital units and healthcare settings. The study will use existing state bills as a framework and incorporate standards from major professional nursing organizations such as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the Society of Pediatric Nurses. The Center is asked to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature and Department of Health by late 2026, with results published on an online dashboard. The resolution also urges healthcare facilities to consider implementing the compiled staffing standards to improve patient safety and nurse retention.
This House Resolution asks Hawaii's Disability and Communication Access Board to study how deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind individuals communicate in healthcare settings and to develop updated guidelines for providers. The study will examine interpreter availability, patient preferences, special needs in hospitals and nursing facilities, and legal obligations for effective communication. Based on the findings, the Board will revise current guidance and submit a report with recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027. The resolution directs copies to the Director of Health and Board members to ensure healthcare facilities better serve patients with hearing and vision disabilities.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution urges Hawaii's Department of Education to strengthen menstrual health education initiatives and adopt a comprehensive curriculum for public schools. The resolution calls for a curriculum built on four pillars of menstrual dignity: privacy, inclusivity, access, and education, while covering topics like hygiene, stigmas, and health challenges. It specifies age-appropriate goals for grades 5, 8, and 12, and requires elementary schools to include anatomically correct diagrams, age-appropriate books, and instruction on menstrual dignity. This non-binding resolution does not change existing laws but recommends specific educational standards to improve menstrual health education across the state.
This Senate Resolution asks the Governor and Hawaii's Department of Health to work with the U.S. Department of Defense and military partners to explore creating a partnership between military and civilian trauma care systems. The bill specifically targets Tripier Army Medical Center, requesting it be evaluated as a potential receiving facility for civilian trauma patients within Hawaii's existing trauma network. Key provisions include studying opportunities for the military hospital to accept civilian patients, examining ways to fund such care, and investigating regulatory changes needed for reimbursement. The resolution also calls for developing tele-trauma consultation services to help rural hospitals with patient assessment and triage. The Department of Health must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027.
This Senate Resolution urges Hawaii's Department of Education to strengthen menstrual health education in public schools by adopting a comprehensive curriculum. The bill directly affects students, educators, and school administrators by requesting the creation of age-appropriate lessons that cover menstrual biology, hygiene, and cultural perspectives. Key provisions include integrating the four pillars of menstrual dignity - privacy, inclusivity, access, and education - into existing health standards, with specific requirements for elementary schools such as using anatomically correct diagrams and providing age-appropriate books. The resolution also calls for culturally responsive content that includes both Native Hawaiian and Western views on menstruation while ensuring materials are respectful of all students regardless of race, gender, or background.
