Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 172: SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO, THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY TO PLAN FOR A TRANSITION TO A MAXIMALLY COST-EFFECTIVE SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE, TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER WAIVERS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED TO CAPTURE ALL MAJOR SOURCES OF FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING TO THE STATE THROUGH MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND TRICARE.

In committee Last action March 14, 2025: Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 22

Plain-language summary

HR 172 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO, THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY TO PLAN FOR A TRANSITION TO A MAXIMALLY COST-EFFECTIVE SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE, TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER WAIVERS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED TO CAPTURE ALL MAJOR SOURCES OF FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING TO THE STATE THROUGH MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND TRICARE. Primary sponsor: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2025): Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 22.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Amy Perruso (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.