Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2701: RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2701 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. Primary sponsor: Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2193) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading 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 for the planning, design, site work, and construction of a new outpatient care center in North Kona.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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. 2193) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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 02-02-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to HHS, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.