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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1586: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1586 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Donovan Dela CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate17

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. The committee on LBT deferred the measure.
  3. The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
  4. Passed First Reading.
  5. Referred to LBT, JDC.
  6. Introduced.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source