STAND. CON. REP. NO.
Honolulu, Hawaii
MAR27 , 2025
RE: H.C.R. No. 96
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.C.R. No. 96 entitled:
“HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to encourage the University of
Hawaii to evaluate and expand its current mental health services
for students.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the
University of Hawai’i System.
Your Committee finds that the mental health and well-being of
students is essential to academic success and the overall campus
climate. Your Committee further finds that the University of
Hawaii plays a critical role in promoting an environment where
students can access comprehensive mental health support. Recent
assessments and feedback indicate an increased need for mental
health services for students. Your Committee believes that
expanding the availability of mental health services offered by
the University of Hawaii, including counseling, crisis
intervention, and preventive care, will contribute to improved
academic performance, enhanced student retention, and a more
supportive educational environment.
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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.C.R. No.
96 and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Health.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Higher Education,
ANDREW TAKUYA GARRETT, Chair
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House of Representatives
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Record of Votes of the Committee on Higher Education
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: ..k.( Pass, unamended (as is) 0 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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3. EVSLIN, Luke A. ‘.7’
4. KAPELA, Jeanne
5. KILA, Darius K.
6. LA CHICA, Trish
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7. OLDS, Ikaika
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8. SAYAMA, Jackson D.
9. WOODSON, Justin H.
10. MURAOKA, Christopher L.
11. SOUZA, Kanani
TOTAL (11) ~—
The recommendation is: .~ Adopted ~ Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
committee acronym(s)
Vice Chair’s or designee’s signature:
Distribution: Original (White) — Committee Dup icate (Yellow) — Chief Clerk’s Office Duplicate (Pink) — HMSO