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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 involving proposed special treatment facilities in neighborhoods with community associations. A Certificate of Need is an authorization issued by SHPDA to construct, expand, or modify 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 local residents who want to provide input about facilities in their neighborhoods. The resolution specifically asks SHPDA to not only hold public meetings for these applications but also adopt rules requiring CON applicants to present their proposed special treatment facilities to the relevant neighborhood board as part of the application process. This aligns with Hawaii's Sunshine Law, which promotes open and transparent government decision-making. The resolution aims to increase community engagement and ensure that local residents have opportunities to learn about and provide feedback on proposed healthcare facilities in their areas.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=15&year=2025