Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1978: RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1978 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 355-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds for the planning, design, site work, and construction of a new outpatient care center in North Kona. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 355-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).
- The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 02-13-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.