Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2472: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 2472 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES. Primary sponsor: Nadine Nakamura (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), HOLT, Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Kanuha, Lamosao Co-Chairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish the salary for the Assistant Administrator. Requires the board to first conduct a market analysis of commensurate salaries in the private sector. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine Nakamura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Daisy Hartsfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Kanuha, Lamosao Co-Chairs.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 801).
- House Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Lee, M. Co-Chairs; Reyes Oda.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 695) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3683) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
- The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 04-06-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
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