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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes and appropriates funds for an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center at the University of Hawaii, to be administratively affiliated with the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, including the establishment of full-time positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center of Hawaii at the University of Hawaii, which will be administratively linked to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, a medical school that trains future doctors. The center's purpose is to conduct research on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, with a special focus on Hawaii's unique population to understand genetic, cultural, and environmental factors that may influence these conditions. The bill also appropriates funds to establish key full-time positions, including a senior clinician scientist and an administrative lead, to support the center's research, education, patient care, and community outreach efforts, with the ultimate goal of positioning Hawaii to achieve designation as an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) by the National Institute on Aging, a federal agency that supports aging research.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Christopher Muraoka (R)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1597&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB1597_HD1_HSCR553-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1597_HD1_HSCR553-26_.pdf |
| HB1597_HD1_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1597_HD1_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1597_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1597_HD1_HSCR125-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1597_HD1_HSCR125-26_.pdf |
| HB1597_TESTIMONY_HED_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1597_TESTIMONY_HED_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1597_.HTM |
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