Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 6: URGING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE.
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Plain-language summary
SR 6 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), AQUINO, Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 2).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| 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
- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 2).
- Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1593) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 2).
- One Day Notice 04-03-25.
- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 04-01-25 10:07AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1198), as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of referral to CPN.
- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-26-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to HHS, CPN.
- Offered.