Policy and Legislation

The Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing engages with our State Legislators, departments, employers, schools of nursing, labor, and professional associations to ensure Hawai‘i’s nursing laws and regulations allow nurses to work to the full extent of their education and training.  Keep up to date with Hawai‘i’s latest in nursing policy topics and initiatives here.

Important Note: The State Capitol building is open to the public. The Legislature is accepting written, videoconference, and in-person testimony at public hearings. Requirements to enter the Capitol: (1) Photo ID is required for entry into the building; and (2) Face masks are recommended while visiting the State Capitol and may be required in some conference rooms and other indoor spaces. Please refer to posted signage for guidance.
For further details and information on how to participate in the legislative process this session, please visit the resources below:
Hawai’i State Legislature, 2025 Testimony Submission Procedures
Legislative Reference Bureau PAR, “How to submit testimony” video and informational handout

Hearing Notices

Nursing-related hearing notices are posted on this webpage while the Legislature is in session.  Sign up to receive notifications via email here.

SB299 SD1 – Relating to Loan Repayment for Healthcare Professionals
Wednesday, February 26, 2025   10:04 a.m.   Conference Room 211
Hearing Notice for SB299 SD1
Current Version of SB299 SD1
Sample Testimony for SB299 SD1
Persons wishing to offer written testimony should submit testimony no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing. WEB:   Submit online testimony (20MB limit)

SB637 SD1 – Relating to the University of Hawai’i
Wednesday, February 26, 2025   10:04 a.m.   Conference Room 211
Hearing Notice for SB637 SD1
Current Version of SB637 SD1
Sample Testimony for SB637 SD1
Persons wishing to offer written testimony should submit testimony no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing. WEB:   Submit online testimony (20MB limit)

Persons wishing to offer testimony/comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to a hearing. Testimony should indicate:
– Testifier’s name with position/title and organization;
– The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
– The date and time of the hearing; and
– Measure number.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.

Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.

Information and Recommendations Related to Hawai`i’s Consideration of the Nurse Licensure Compact

Informational Brief
Infographic

Nursing Enacted Legislation Archive