Establishes an environmental toxins testing laboratory in Hawaii, funded by state and federal sources.
The bill mandates the establishment of a laboratory by the Department of Health to test for diseases and environmental toxins in air, water, soil, and biological specimens. The laboratory must comply with Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments standards. It will analyze samples from any person who suspects environmental toxins violations. The Department of Health can issue bonds and use federal funds for construction and operation. A report on progress must be submitted to the legislature before the 2026 session.
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