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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish three additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates state general revenue funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish three additional permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) mental health practitioner positions within the Counseling and Student Development Center of the Division of Student Success. The funding will be allocated for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with the exact dollar amount to be determined, and the university will be responsible for expending the funds specifically for creating these new mental health positions. The bill is designed to enhance mental health support services for students by increasing the number of practitioners available to provide counseling and support. The proposed legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing the university time to recruit and hire the new mental health professionals.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Henry Aquino (D)*,
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D),
Angus McKelvey (D),
Last Action
Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=87&year=2026 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=87&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB87_.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB87_.HTM |
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