Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1978: RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 355-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

Plain-language summary

HB 1978 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 355-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Lowen (Democratic); Greggor Ilagan (Democratic); Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic); Jeanné Kapela (Democratic); and 3 more.