Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR31

Introduced
3/3/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
3/27/25  

Caption

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing An Alzheimer's Disease Research Center And Identify The Requirements For Receiving Federal Funding From The National Institute On Aging For Alzheimer's Disease Research.

Impact

The resolution highlights the importance of Alzheimer’s disease as a major public health concern, particularly in Hawaii, which has a diverse population that includes many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. By establishing a dedicated research facility, the University of Hawaii would be in a unique position to provide insights into Alzheimer's disease that are culturally and genetically relevant to the local population. This could lead to more effective preventative measures, diagnosis protocols, and care strategies tailored to the needs of Hawaii's residents.

Summary

HCR31 is a House Concurrent Resolution initiated by the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii in 2025. The resolution requests the University of Hawaii to explore the feasibility of establishing an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. This initiative aims to identify the requirements for receiving federal funding from the National Institute on Aging, which supports research on Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. Given the significant impact of Alzheimer's on public health, the establishment of such a center in Hawaii is considered crucial to advancing research and improving treatment options for the population affected by this disease.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HCR31 is the implications of federal funding and resource allocation for Alzheimer's research. Some stakeholders may express concerns about the feasibility of meeting the federal funding requirements and the potential competition with other institutions seeking similar funds. Furthermore, the development and establishment of the research center will require significant institutional commitment, which may raise questions regarding the University of Hawaii's capacity to undertake such an initiative effectively.

Companion Bills

HI HR30

Same As Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing An Alzheimer's Disease Research Center And Identify The Requirements For Receiving Federal Funding From The National Institute On Aging For Alzheimer's Disease Research.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR102

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Conduct A Feasibility Study On New Technologies Related To Cesspool Water Remediation, Which May Include Organic Biodegradable Water Clarifiers.

HI HCR140

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Strengthen The Center For Labor Education And Research At The University Of Hawaii West Oahu By Establishing A Working Group To Develop A Community-driven Vision For The Centers Programs.

HI SCR195

Requesting The National Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority To Work With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Develop New Master And Strategic Plans.

HI SR167

Requesting The National Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority To Work With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Develop New Master And Strategic Plans.

HI HR139

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Conduct A Feasibility Study On New Technologies Related To Cesspool Water Remediation, Which May Include Organic Biodegradable Water Clarifiers.

HI SCR20

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On Scope One, Two, And Three Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

HI HCR113

Requesting The Criminal Justice Research Institute, In Collaboration With The Judiciary And Department Of Public Safety, To Report On The Outcomes Of Individuals Released On Bail And Other Forms Of Pretrial Release.

HI HR142

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Strengthen The Center For Labor Education And Research At The University Of Hawaii West Oahu By Establishing A Working Group To Develop A Community-driven Vision For The Centers Programs.

HI SR12

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On Scope One, Two, And Three Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

HI HCR76

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Establish A Restorative Justice Research Institute, Or Hookaulike, At The William S. Richardson School Of Law.

Similar Bills

HI HR30

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing An Alzheimer's Disease Research Center And Identify The Requirements For Receiving Federal Funding From The National Institute On Aging For Alzheimer's Disease Research.

HI SCR203

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing An Alzheimer's Disease Research Center And Identify The Requirements For Receiving Federal Funding From The National Institute On Aging For Alzheimer's Disease Research.

HI SR163

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing An Alzheimer's Disease Research Center And Identify The Requirements For Receiving Federal Funding From The National Institute On Aging For Alzheimer's Disease Research.

TX SJR47

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in this state, and transferring state general revenue to that fund.

TX HJR90

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.

TX SJR3

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.

TX SB998

Relating to the creation of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

TX HB1302

Relating to the creation of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.