Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2173: RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 2173 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AMBULANCES. Primary sponsor: Justin Woodson (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3300) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 1/31/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| 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 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| 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 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“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 HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3300) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 1:40PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 192).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to HHS, WAM.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 976-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso, Quinlan, Sayama excused (3). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 351-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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