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HB 1106

RELATING TO THE STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 1106 restructures Hawaii's State EMS Advisory Committee, potentially altering composition or authority to improve emergency medical services governance and coordination statewide.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1106

Legislative bill overview

HB 1106 modifies the structure, composition, or operational authority of Hawaii's State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Committee. The bill has been referred to the Health (HLT) and Judiciary committees, suggesting it involves substantive changes to EMS governance or advisory functions at the state level.

Why is this important

The State EMS Advisory Committee influences emergency medical services policy, standards, and coordination across Hawaii's counties. Changes to this committee's makeup or powers can affect emergency response capabilities, medical protocols, and how EMS systems operate statewide—directly impacting public health emergency preparedness and patient outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Committee composition: Whether proposed membership changes adequately represent all stakeholders (rural vs. urban providers, private vs. public services, rural island communities)
  • Authority scope: Questions about whether expanded or clarified committee powers might create regulatory conflicts with county EMS systems or medical boards
  • Resource allocation: Concerns about whether committee changes could affect funding priorities or create unfunded mandates for county EMS services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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