Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 87: 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 18, 2026: Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18

Plain-language summary

HR 87 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 12, 2026. 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), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Ikaika Hussey (Democratic); Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); and 2 more.