HCR 96: encouraging the University of Hawaii to evaluate and expand its current mental health services for students.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-07
Current Status:
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(2025-04-25: Resolution adopted in final form.)
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encouraging the University of Hawaii to evaluate and expand its current mental health services for students.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
encouraging the University of Hawaii to evaluate and expand its current mental health services for students.
WHEREAS, the mental health and well-being of students is essential to academic success and the overall campus climate; and
WHEREAS, the University of Hawaii plays a critical role in fostering an environment where students can access comprehensive mental health support; and
WHEREAS, recent assessments and feedback indicate an increased demand for mental health services for students, highlighting the need for additional qualified mental health professionals on University of Hawaii campuses; and
WHEREAS, expanding the availability of mental health services, including counseling, crisis intervention, and preventive care, will contribute to improved academic performance, enhanced student retention, and a more supportive educational environment; and
WHEREAS, investing in additional mental health resources on University of Hawaii campuses aligns with the State's commitment to the well-being of its residents and will help in the development of a resilient future workforce; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the Senate concurring, that the University of Hawaii is encouraged to evaluate and expand its current mental health services for students; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the University of Hawaii is encouraged to expand its existing mental health services by hiring additional mental health professionals and support staff to ensure there are adequate resources to meet the growing needs of its student body; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the University of Hawaii is encouraged to consider enhancing the accessibility and scope of its mental health programs, including extending counseling hours, improving crisis response, and adopting proactive outreach initiatives to better support students in achieving academic and personal success; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the University of Hawaii is requested to provide periodic updates to the Legislature on its efforts to expand mental health services, including the number of new enhancements made to support structures, to ensure accountability and continuous improvement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the President of the University of Hawaii System and Chairperson of the Board of Regents.
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University of Hawaii; Mental Health Services
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| Apr 25, 2025 | Resolution adopted in final form. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 883). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-25-25. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Reported from HRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2000) with recommendation of adoption. |
| Apr 17, 2025 | The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HRE were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 04-17-25 2:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Referred to HRE. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 523). |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Woodson excused (2). |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1874), recommending adoption. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 04-02-25 10:30AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4). |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1571), recommending referral to HLT. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela, Sayama. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 03-19-25 2:15PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Referred to HED, HLT, referral sheet 22 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Offered |
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| Apr 17, 2025 | The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education |
Passed |
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| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Health |
Passed |
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| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Higher Education |
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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| Health Committee | *** Support | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Health Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawaii | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2000
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.C.R. No. 96
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 96 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to encourage the University of Hawaii to evaluate and expand its current mental health services for students.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the University of Hawaiʻi System.
Your Committee finds that the mental health and well-being of students is paramount to academic success and the overall campus climate. Your Committee further finds that the University of Hawaii plays a critical role in fostering an environment where students can access comprehensive mental health support. Recent assessments and feedback indicate an increased demand for mental health services for students, highlighting the need for additional qualified mental health professionals on University of Hawaii campuses. Accordingly, this measure encourages the University of Hawaii to invest in additional mental health resources to contribute to improved academic performance, enhanced student retention, and a more supportive educational environment, leading to the development of a resilient future workforce.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 96, and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,
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________________________________ DONNA MERCADO KIM, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1874
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.C.R. No. 96
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.C.R. No. 96 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to encourage the University of Hawaii to evaluate and expand its current mental health services for students.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Health Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawaii and three individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the University of Hawaii System.
Your Committee finds that a student's mental health and well-being is critical for academic success. Your Committee further finds that although the University of Hawaii provides mental health services for students, recent assessments and student feedback indicate that there is an increased demand for these services. This measure encourages the University of Hawaii to expand its existing student mental health services to ensure all students within the University of Hawaii System have access to comprehensive mental health support.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 96 and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,
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____________________________ GREGG TAKAYAMA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1571
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.C.R. No. 96
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 96 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the University of Hawaiʻi System.
Your Committee finds that the mental health and well-being of students is essential to academic success and the overall campus climate. Your Committee further finds that the University of Hawaii plays a critical role in promoting an environment where students can access comprehensive mental health support. Recent assessments and feedback indicate an increased need for mental health services for students. Your Committee believes that expanding the availability of mental health services offered by the University of Hawaii, including counseling, crisis intervention, and preventive care, will contribute to improved academic performance, enhanced student retention, and a more supportive educational environment.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 96 and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Health.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,
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____________________________ ANDREW TAKUYA GARRETT, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 1, 2025 | HCR96_TESTIMONY_HLT_04-02-25_.PDF |
| Mar 19, 2025 | HCR96_TESTIMONY_HED_03-19-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
5MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Health
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Higher Education
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