HB 716: Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriations
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-19
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-03-20: Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Establishes the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Establishes the Health Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Establishes the Health Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDs program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HEALTH.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers are a vital source of health care access and public health for Hawaii's underserved population, serving twenty per cent of residents.
Foundational health information technology infrastructure is needed to transform health care delivery and maintain public health readiness and recovery. Certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology, including software and hardware upgrades and related technical support, are an essential component of equitable access to care, particularly in the artificial intelligence era. These systems enhance care coordination, improve patient outcomes, and assist providers in meeting regulatory obligations. They also promote public health by equipping providers and government agencies with the information necessary to understand their community's needs and craft data-driven policies. Equally important, health information technology systems that share information seamlessly are critical in supporting trauma informed care by ensuring that sensitive patient health information is interoperable among providers, thereby reducing the need to repeatedly ask questions that could be traumatic for patients.
The legislature further finds that certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure requires significant upfront investment that is not feasible for many providers in rural and underserved areas. The resulting difference in the quality of health information technology available to providers creates disparities in care and public health outcomes in rural and underserved communities.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a grant program within the department of health, to be administered by the state health planning and development agency, to support a certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies for federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers in Hawaii.
SECTION 2. Chapter 323D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new subpart to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
" . Health Infrastructure Grant Program
§323D- Definitions. As used in this subpart:
"Certified" means certified under the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's Health IT Certification Program, which includes interoperability and cybersecurity requirements pursuant to title 45 Code of Federal Regulations, part 170, subpart B.
"Department" means the department of health.
"Federally qualified health center" has the same meaning as in title 42 United States Code section 1396d(l)(2)(B).
"Hosted" means a health information technology system that is managed, maintained, and operated by an external entity through a centralized infrastructure, including but not limited to cloud-based or on-premises data centers.
"Maintained" means regularly updating and ensuring compliance with current federal and state requirements.
"Native Hawaiian health center" has the same meaning as in title 42 United States Code section 11711(4).
"Rural health clinic" has the same meaning as in title 42 United States Code section 1396d(l)(1).
"Ryan White HIV/AIDS program center" means an organization that receives grant funding under title 42 United States Code section 300ff-21.
§323D- Health information technology infrastructure grant program; establishment. There is established a certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure grant program within the department, to be administered by the state agency. The state agency shall receive and review grant applications and may award grants for eligible projects pursuant to the program.
§323D- Eligible projects. The state agency may award grants to eligible applicants for eligible projects to:
(1) Acquire or upgrade certified, hosted, and maintained electronic health records systems;
(2) Procure certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology software and hardware, including digital security programs and devices;
(3) Finance installation services; and
(4) Cover ongoing technical assistance and workforce development and training.
§323D- Eligible applicants. (a) Eligible applicants for a grant pursuant to this subpart shall include:
(1) Federally qualified health centers within the State;
(2) Native Hawaiian health centers;
(3) Ryan White HIV/AIDS program centers; and
(4) Rural health clinics.
(b) An eligible applicant shall also:
(1) Be a nonprofit entity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
(2) Agree to support public health and serve as a clinical research participant, including conducting research regarding insured and uninsured individuals.
§323D- Applications. (a) The state agency shall establish an annual time period to commence an open process for submission of applications for funding under the program. The time period for submission shall be no less than sixty days.
(b) The form of the application shall be as prescribed by the state agency and shall include:
(1) Evidence demonstrating the applicant's experience and ability to plan, organize, staff, and deliver health services to underserved populations within the State;
(2) A description of the project;
(3) The number of people served by the applicant; and
(4) The total cost and timeline for completion of the project.
§323D- Rules. The state agency may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purposes of this subpart. The rules may include reasonable oversight and reporting provisions to ensure that grant moneys are used as intended."
SECTION 3. Chapter 323D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by designating sections 323D-11 to 323D-18.6 as subpart A and inserting a title before section 323D-11 to read as follows:
"A. General Provisions"
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the health information technology infrastructure grant program established pursuant to section 2 of this Act.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on December 31, 2050.
Report Title:
Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriations
Description:
Establishes the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HEALTH.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers are a vital source of health care access and public health for Hawaii's underserved population, serving twenty per cent of residents.
Foundational health information technology infrastructure is needed to transform health care delivery and maintain public health readiness and recovery. Certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology, including software and hardware upgrades and related technical support, are an essential component of equitable access to care, particularly in the artificial intelligence era. Such systems enhance care coordination, improve patient outcomes, and assist providers in meeting regulatory obligations. They also promote public health by equipping providers and government agencies with the information necessary to understand their community's needs and craft data-driven policies. Equally important, health information technology systems that share information seamlessly are critical in supporting trauma informed care by ensuring that sensitive patient health information is interoperable among providers, thereby reducing the need to repeatedly ask questions that could be traumatic for patients.
The legislature further finds that certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure requires significant upfront investment that is not feasible for many providers in rural and underserved areas. The resulting difference in the quality of health information technology available to providers creates disparities in care and public health outcomes in rural and underserved communities.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a grant program within the department of health, to be administered by the state health planning and development agency, to support a certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies for federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers in Hawaii.
SECTION 2. Chapter 323D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new subpart to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
" . Health Infrastructure Grant Program
§323D- Definitions. As used in this subpart:
"Certified" means certified under the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's Health IT Certification Program, which includes interoperability and cybersecurity requirements pursuant to title 45 Code of Federal Regulations, part 170, subpart B.
"Department" means the department of health.
"Federally qualified health center" has the same meaning as in title 42 United States Code section 1396d(l)(2)(B).
"Hosted" means a health information technology system that is managed, maintained, and operated by an external entity through a centralized infrastructure, including but not limited to cloud-based or on-premises data centers.
"Maintained" means regularly updating and ensuring compliance with current federal and state requirements.
"Native Hawaiian health center" has the same meaning as in title 42 United States Code section 11711(4).
"Rural health clinic" has the same meaning as in title 42 United States Code section 1396d(l)(1).
"Ryan White HIV/AIDS program center" means an organization that receives grant funding under title 42 United States Code section 300ff-21.
§323D- Health information technology infrastructure grant program; establishment. There is established a certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure grant program within the department, to be administered by the state agency. The state agency shall receive and review grant applications and may award grants for eligible projects pursuant to the program.
§323D- Eligible projects. The state agency may award grants to eligible applicants for eligible projects to:
(1) Acquire or upgrade certified, hosted, and maintained electronic health records systems;
(2) Procure certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology software and hardware, including digital security programs and devices;
(3) Finance installation services; and
(4) Cover ongoing technical assistance and workforce development and training.
§323D- Eligible applicants. (a) Eligible applicants for a grant shall include:
(1) Federally qualified health centers within the State;
(2) Native Hawaiian health centers;
(3) Ryan White HIV/AIDS program centers; and
(4) Rural health clinics.
(b) An eligible applicant shall also:
(1) Be a nonprofit entity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
(2) Agree to support public health and serve as a clinical research participant, including conducting research regarding insured and uninsured individuals.
§323D- Applications. (a) The state agency shall establish an annual time period to commence an open process for submission of applications for funding under the program. The time period for submission shall be no less than sixty days.
(b) The form of the application shall be as prescribed by the state agency and shall include:
(1) Evidence demonstrating the applicant's experience and ability to plan, organize, staff, and deliver health services to underserved populations within the State;
(2) A description of the project;
(3) The number of people served by the applicant; and
(4) The total cost and timeline for completion of the project.
§323D- Rules. The state agency may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purposes of this subpart. The rules may include reasonable oversight and reporting provisions to ensure that grant moneys are used as intended."
SECTION 3. Chapter 323D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by designating sections 323D-11 to 323D-18.6 as subpart A and inserting a title before section 323D-11 to read as follows:
"A. General Provisions."
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the health information technology infrastructure grant program established pursuant to section 2 of this Act.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes the Health Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to health.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDs program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers are a vital source of health care access and public health for Hawaii's underserved population, serving twenty per cent of residents.
Foundational health information technology infrastructure is needed to transform health care delivery and maintain public health readiness and recovery. Certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology, including software and hardware upgrades and related technical support, are an essential component of equitable access to care, particularly in the artificial intelligence era. Such systems enhance care coordination, improve patient outcomes, and assist providers in meeting regulatory obligations. They also promote public health by equipping providers and government agencies with the information necessary to understand their community's needs and craft data-driven policies. Equally important, health information technology systems that share information seamlessly are critical in supporting trauma informed care by ensuring that sensitive patient health information is interoperable among providers, thereby reducing the need to repeatedly ask questions that could be traumatic for patients.
The legislature further finds that certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure requires significant upfront investment that is not feasible for many providers in rural and underserved areas. The resulting difference in the quality of health information technology available to providers creates disparities in care and public health outcomes in rural and underserved communities.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a grant program within the department of health, to be administered by the state health planning and development agency, to support a certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies for federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDs program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers in Hawaii.
SECTION 2. Chapter 323D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new subpart to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
" . Health Infrastructure Grant Program
§323D- Definitions. As used in this subpart:
"Certified" means certified under the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's Health IT Certification Program, which includes interoperability and cybersecurity requirements pursuant to title 45 Code of Federal Regulations, part 170, subpart B.
"Department" means the department of health.
"Federally qualified health center" has the same meaning as in title 42 United States Code section 1396(l)(2)(B).
"Hosted" means a health information technology system that is managed, maintained, and operated by an external entity through a centralized infrastructure, including but not limited to cloud-based or on-premises data centers.
"Maintained" means regularly updating and ensuring compliance with current federal and state requirements.
"Native Hawaiian health center" has the same meaning as in title 42 United States Code section 11711(4).
"Rural health clinic" has the same meaning as in title 42 United States Code section 1396(l)(1).
"Ryan White HIV/AIDs program center" means an organization that receives grant funding under title 42 United States Code section 300ff-21.
§323D- Health information technology infrastructure grant program; establishment. There is established a certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure grant program within the department, to be administered by the state agency. The state agency shall receive and review grant applications and may award grants for eligible projects pursuant to the program.
§323D- Eligible projects. The state agency may award grants to eligible applicants for eligible projects to:
(1) Acquire or upgrade certified, hosted, and maintained electronic health records systems;
(2) Procure certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology software and hardware, including digital security programs and devices;
(3) Finance installation services; and
(4) Cover ongoing technical assistance and workforce development and training.
§323D- Eligible applicants. (a) Eligible applicants for a grant shall include:
(1) Federally qualified health centers within the State;
(2) Native Hawaiian health centers;
(3) Ryan White HIV/AIDS program centers; and
(4) Rural health clinics.
(b) An eligible applicant shall also:
(1) Be a nonprofit entity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
(2) Agree to support public health and serve as a clinical research participant, including conducting research regarding insured and uninsured individuals.
§323D- Applications. (a) The state agency shall establish an annual time period to commence an open process for submission of applications for funding under the program. The time period for submission shall be no less than sixty days.
(b) The form of the application shall be as prescribed by the state agency and shall include:
(1) Evidence demonstrating the applicant's experience and ability to plan, organize, staff, and deliver health services to underserved populations within the State;
(2) A description of the project;
(3) The number of people served by the applicant; and
(4) The total cost and timeline for completion of the project.
§323D- Rules. The state agency may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purposes of this subpart. The rules may include reasonable oversight and reporting provisions to ensure that grant moneys are used as intended."
SECTION 3. Chapter 323D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by designating sections 323D-11 to 323D-18.6 as subpart A and inserting a title before section 323D-11 to read as follows:
"A. General Provisions."
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Health information technology infrastructure grant program established pursuant to section 2 of this Act.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDs Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes the Health Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDs program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Mar 20, 2026 | Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Senate Conferee(s) discharged. |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810). |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Dela Cruz Co-Chair; Fevella. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 668) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1823) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-03-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1200) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to HHS, WAM. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 123). |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 953), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 12 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 4 Excused: Representative(s) Holt, Lee, M., Alcos, Ward. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-21-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 249) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 01-29-25 10:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 3, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 17, 2025 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services |
Passed |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 21, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Jan 29, 2025 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Health |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Department of Health | ** Support | |
| Department of Health | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Executive Office on Aging | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Hana Health | ** Support | |
| Hana Health | *** Support | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Hawaii Medical Association | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Primary Care Association | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Pacific Health | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Healthcare Association of Hawaii | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Hoōla Lāhui Hawaii | ** Support | |
| OCHIN | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Waikiki Health | ** Support | |
| Waimānalo Health Center | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1823
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 716
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 716, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to establish within the Department of Health, the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program, which shall be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Health, Hawaii State Health Planning and Development Agency, Executive Office on Aging, Hawaii Pacific Health, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Primary Care Association, OCHIN, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, and Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center.
Your Committee finds that health information technology infrastructure is essential for the efficient operation of federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers that provide crucial health services to the State's disadvantaged population. Your Committee believes that the grant program proposed by this measure will promote public health by helping to build or improve the health information technology infrastructure of qualifying health care entities in the State that currently lack a sufficient infrastructure.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 716, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1200
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 716
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred H.B. No. 716, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to establish the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from Department of Health, State Health Planning and Development Agency, OCHIN, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Hawaii Primary Care Association, Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center, Hawaii Medical Association, and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from Waikiki Health.
Your Committee finds that federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers are a vital source of health care access and public health for the State's underserved population, serving twenty percent of residents. Your Committee further finds that health information technology infrastructure is an essential component of equitable access to care which equips providers and government agencies with the information necessary to understand their community's needs and craft data-driven policies. This measure provides electronic interoperability for care coordination, administrative and clinical efficiency, and quality improvement for those remaining health care entities in the State that lack sufficient health information technology infrastructure.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an effective date of December 31, 2050, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
Your Committee notes that this measure contains an unspecified appropriation amount. Should your Committee on Ways and Means choose to deliberate on this measure, your Committee respectfully requests that it consider inserting an appropriation amount of $25,000,000 for the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 716, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 716, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health and Human Services,
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________________________________ JOY A. SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 953
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 716
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 716, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii; Waikiki Health; Hawaiʻi Pacific Health; OCHIN; and Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Health; State Health Planning and Development Agency; and Hawaii Primary Care Association.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 716, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 249
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 716
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Health, to which was referred H.B. No. 716 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to establish a grant program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support a certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies for federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers in Hawaii.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Health; State Health Planning and Development Agency; Hawaii Pacific Health; Healthcare Association of Hawaii; Hoōla Lāhui Hawaii; Waikiki Health; Hawaii Primary Care Association; Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center; Hana Health; Waimānalo Health Center; Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center; OCHIN; and two individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from Papa Ola Lokahi.
Your Committee finds that federally qualified health centers, rural health centers, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, Native Hawaiian health centers, and some critical access hospitals and rural providers lack the resources to adopt the interoperable health technologies available and in use by the majority of the State's hospitals, clinics, and physician practices. Your Committee further finds the coordination of health information through a certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure will enable the State to immediately identify emerging health trends and issues, making it possible to provide timely interventions. Your Committee believes that establishing a grant program to assist qualified health centers in investing in this critical health information infrastructure will ensure all health care providers, regardless of size or location, have the tools needed to deliver care to all patients in the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider an appropriation amount between $20,000,000 and $25,000,000 for the grant program.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 716, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 716, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,
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____________________________ GREGG TAKAYAMA, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 3, 2025 | HB716_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-03-25_.PDF |
| Mar 17, 2025 | HB716_HD1_TESTIMONY_HHS_03-17-25_.PDF |
| Feb 20, 2025 | HB716_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-21-25_.PDF |
| Jan 29, 2025 | HB716_TESTIMONY_HLT_01-29-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
5MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
5MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Water and Land
10MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
7MIN
House Standing Committee on Health
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