STAND. CON. REP. NO. ((.211
Honolulu, Hawaii
MAR27 , 2025
RE: H.R. No. 66
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred
H.R. No. 66 entitled:
“HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
NURSING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI CAMPUS,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to urge the University of
Hawaii President and Board of Regents to establish a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing program at the University of Hawaii Maui
College.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure
from the University of Hawai’i System and Healthcare Association of
Hawaii.
Your Committee finds that the demand for healthcare services
in Maui County is increasing due to a growing and aging
population. Your Committee further finds that the University of
Hawaii Maui College currently offers a Practical Nurse Certificate
of Achievement and an Associate in Science in Nursing degree,
which prepare students for entry-level nursing positions.
Students who complete the Associate in Science in Nursing Program
have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
degree through the University of Hawaii at Manoa. However, your
Committee believes that establishing a dedicated Bachelor of
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Science in Nursing program at the University of Hawaii Maui
College will provide Maui residents with an uninterrupted pathway
for more advanced nursing knowledge along with greater advancement
opportunities.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report,
your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 66
and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Higher Education,
ANDREW T UYA GARRETT, Chair
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 State of Hawaii
House of Representatives
The Thirty-third Legislature
Record of Votes of the Committee on Higher Education
I Bill/Resolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
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0 The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measure.
The recommendation is to: f.~j’ Pass, unamended (as is) C Pass, with amendments (HD) 0 Hold
0 Pass short form bill with HD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
HED Members Ayes Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. GARRETT, Andrew Takuya (C)
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2. AMATO, Terez (VC)
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EVSLIN, Luke A.
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4. KAPELA, Jeanne
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5. KILA, Darius K.
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6. LA CHICA, Trish
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7. OLDS, Ikaika
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8. SAYAMA, Jackson D.
9.WOODSON, Justin H.
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10. MURAOKA, Christopher L.
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11. SOUZA, Kanani
TOTAL (11) ‘2—
The recommendation is: )~Adopted ~l Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
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Distribution: Original (White) — Committee uplicate (Yellow) — Chief Clerks Office Duplicate (Pink) — HMSO