Ensures the community health system remains financially viable in the face of healthcare value transformation; ensures access to quality and affordable prescription drugs by vulnerable populations served by community health centers, special needs clinics and other nonprofit healthcare entities covered by the federal 340B pharmacy program.
Sen. Mike Gabbard
Sponsored bills
Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology. Amends the composition of the board to include 2 school psychologists.
Appropriates funds for planning a mixed-use residential development, including 1 or more parking structures, on the land currently occupied by the Waipahu Civic Center. Effective 12/31/50. (SD1)
Exempts department of education and University of Hawaii security personnel from duplicative requirements addressed by civil service standards. (SD1)
Prohibits commercial shark tour operations from operating without a permit. Requires the department of land and natural resources to adopt rules to regulate commercial shark tours, including adherence to a code of conduct. (SD1)
Extends the sunset date of the University Laboratory School's student enrollment exemption from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2022.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop administrative rules to allow for traditional Hawaiian farming systems and tiny homes in association with the farming systems on lands designated as conservation districts. (SD1)
Appropriates funds for the repair, restoration, and maintenance of ‘Iolani Palace and surrounding grounds.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the University of Hawaii Community College system and report its findings to the 2021 legislature. Appropriates funds.
Establishes a prescription affordability commission within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review prescription drug costs and establish levels of reimbursement. Appropriates moneys.