Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 954: RELATING TO A RATE STUDY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 954 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO A RATE STUDY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (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.
Appropriates funding for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:20PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to HHS, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.