Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 69: REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.

Passed both chambers Last action April 21, 2025: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 776).

Plain-language summary

SCR 69 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 776).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic); AQUINO; Stanley Chang (Democratic); Brandon Elefante (Democratic); and 6 more. 1 co-sponsor.