Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 87: SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO, THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY TO PLAN FOR A TRANSITION TO A MAXIMALLY COST-EFFECTIVE SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE, TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER WAIVERS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED TO CAPTURE ALL MAJOR SOURCES OF FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING TO THE STATE THROUGH MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND TRICARE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 87 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO, THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY TO PLAN FOR A TRANSITION TO A MAXIMALLY COST-EFFECTIVE SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE, TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER WAIVERS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED TO CAPTURE ALL MAJOR SOURCES OF FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING TO THE STATE THROUGH MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND TRICARE. Primary sponsor: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18
- Offered
- To be offered.