Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1974: RELATING TO HEALTH.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1974 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2026): Act 223, 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires and appropriates funds for the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 223, 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).
- Act 223, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Olds, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 177-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 177-26).
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