Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 167: 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 19, 2026: Referred to HHS/CPN.

Plain-language summary

SR 167 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 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: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Referred to HHS/CPN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Karl Rhoads (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Tim Richards (Democratic); Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic).