Report Title:

Epidemiologists

Description:

Authorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to create permanent or temporary exempt epidemiologist positions.

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	3076
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2008
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO EPIDEMIOLOGISTS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§321-  Epidemiologists. The department of health may establish permanent or temporary exempt positions known as epidemiologists for the purpose of investigating diseases and injuries which threaten the public health and safety.  The positions shall be appointed by the director without regard to chapter 76."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________
	BY REQUEST