Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 221: RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 221 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION. Primary sponsor: Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), HOLT, Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires graduates of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine who have paid in-state tuition to serve as a physician in the State for at least 2 years following their medical residency or fellowship. Begins with the class of 2029.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.