Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 69: REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
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Plain-language summary
SCR 69 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 776).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| 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
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 776).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846).
- Re-referred to HLT, referral sheet 33
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-14-25.
- Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Cochran, Garrett, Ichiyama, Perruso, Quinlan excused (6).
- Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2073) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to CPC.
- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Takenouchi, Garcia.
- Resolution scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 04-11-25 10:00AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 28
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