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HB 1368

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kyle Yamashita

HB 1368 restructures Hawaii's public employee health benefits trust fund board composition and governance procedures, affecting healthcare decisions for 115,000+ state and county workers.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1368

Legislative bill overview

HB 1368 modifies the governance structure and operations of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) Board of Trustees. The bill addresses how the board is composed, functions, and makes decisions regarding health benefits for public employees and retirees in Hawaii.

Why is this important

The EUTF provides health insurance coverage to approximately 115,000 public employees, retirees, and their families, making it one of Hawaii's largest health benefit programs. Changes to board governance directly affect healthcare access, premium costs, and benefit decisions for state and county workers and their dependents.

Potential points of contention

  • Union representation concerns: The bill likely involves disputes over how many union representatives sit on the board and their voting power, which could affect whether labor has adequate voice in decisions affecting their members
  • Management vs. worker interests: Disagreements over board composition often reflect tension between employer cost-control priorities and employee benefit protection
  • Transparency and decision-making processes: Questions about whether proposed governance changes improve or complicate public accountability and stakeholder input in benefit-related decisions

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

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