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SB 2117

RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 5 co-sponsors

SB 2117 amends Hawaii's public employee health benefits trust fund structure; passed Labor Committee with amendments, advancing to Judiciary/Finance review.

Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
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Bill Summary · SB 2117

Legislative bill overview

SB 2117 modifies provisions governing the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, which provides health insurance coverage to public employees and retirees in Hawaii. The bill has advanced through the Labor and Technology Committee with amendments and now awaits further consideration by the Judiciary and Finance committees.

Why is this important

The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund serves tens of thousands of public sector employees and their families, making changes to its structure or operations directly affect healthcare access and costs for this population. Modifications to this fund can have significant budgetary implications for the state and impact the financial security of public employee benefits.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available details: The specific amendments made in committee (SD 1) and the actual substance of proposed changes are not disclosed in the bill status information, making it difficult to assess what stakeholders oppose or support
  • Public employee union interests: Changes to health benefits typically involve negotiations between employers, unions, and the state, with potential disagreement over cost-sharing, coverage levels, or administrative structure
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Without knowing the bill's specifics, the cost implications for the state budget and employee contributions remain unclear, which could affect support depending on whether changes increase or decrease expenses

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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