Bill > HB905

This bill addresses emergency medical services in Hawaii by appropriating state funds to accomplish two key objectives. First, the bill seeks to purchase an advanced life support ambulance for central Maui, along with funding personnel costs for one emergency medical technician and one paramedic, in response to significant population growth in the area. The legislature recognizes that having an additional ambulance in central Maui will help reduce death and disability by providing faster emergency responses. Second, the bill aims to increase the predictability and stability of air ambulance services across all Hawaiian islands by allocating additional state general revenues. The bill appropriates an unspecified amount of money for these purposes for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with the Department of Health designated to manage and expend the funds. Currently, ambulance services in Maui are provided through a private contract with American Medical Response, with nine ambulances located at various facilities throughout the county. The bill is designed to enhance emergency medical service coverage and response times, ultimately improving healthcare accessibility for Hawaii's residents and visitors. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a placeholder date).

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=905&year=2026