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This resolution requests the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) and Department of Health (DOH) to hold public meetings for all Certificate of Need (CON) applications for proposed special treatment facilities in neighborhoods with community associations. A Certificate of Need is an authorization issued by SHPDA to construct, expand, or modify certain healthcare facilities or services. Currently, some CON applications go through an administrative review process that does not automatically require a public meeting, which has led to frustration among neighbors and community associations who want to provide input on proposed facilities. The resolution specifically asks SHPDA to not only hold public meetings for such applications but also to adopt rules requiring CON applicants to appear before the local neighborhood board where the proposed special treatment facility would be located. This request aligns with Hawaii's Sunshine Law, which promotes open and transparent government decision-making processes. The resolution aims to increase community engagement and ensure that local residents have an opportunity to learn about and comment on proposed healthcare facilities in their neighborhoods before they are approved.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=25&year=2025