Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 716: RELATING TO HEALTH.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 716 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“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 Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Dela Cruz Co-Chair; Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 668) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1823) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
- One Day Notice 04-08-25.
- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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