Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 708: RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 708 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Donna Kim (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2026. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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 HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.