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HB 1664

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greggor Ilagan and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1664 modifies Hawaii's Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund structure for public sector employees; currently scheduled for committee review in February 2026.

Reported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3777) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
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Bill Summary · HB 1664

Legislative bill overview

HB 1664 addresses modifications to Hawaii's Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, a program that provides health insurance coverage to public sector employees and their dependents. The bill has been introduced and is currently in the early legislative process, with a committee hearing scheduled for February 2026.

Why is this important

The Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund affects thousands of Hawaii state and county employees and their families, making changes to its structure or operations significant for public sector worker benefits and potentially state budgets. Any modifications to this fund could impact healthcare coverage accessibility, premium costs, or administrative operations for a substantial portion of Hawaii's workforce.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available details: The bill's specific provisions are not disclosed in the available summary, making it difficult to identify what changes are being proposed and who they would benefit or burden
  • Union negotiations and labor relations: Changes to employer-union health benefits typically involve complex negotiations between government, unions, and employee groups with competing interests
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Modifications to a health benefits trust fund may have significant budgetary implications for the state or counties that require careful scrutiny

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

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