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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3273: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

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 3273 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM.

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Official summary

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

Exempts certain positions in the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health and Hawaii State Hospital from civil service. Authorizes the Director of Health to appoint two additional associate administrators and two project managers for the Hawaii State Hospital or a secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joy San BuenaventuraPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Jarrett KeohokalolePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Angus McKelveyCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate6

“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. Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM.
  2. Introduced.
  3. Passed First Reading.

Sources

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