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SB 3139

RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 3139 modifies Hawaii's State Health Planning and Development Agency; House committee recommends passage with amendments pending further legislative review.

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Bill Summary · SB 3139

Legislative bill overview

SB 3139 relates to Hawaii's State Health Planning and Development Agency, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history. The bill has advanced through the House Health and Human Services Committee with a recommendation to pass it with amendments, indicating substantive modifications were deemed necessary during review.

Why is this important

Hawaii's health planning and development functions directly affect healthcare infrastructure, facility licensing, and resource allocation across the state. Changes to the agency's structure or authority could influence hospital capacity, specialty care availability, and health equity across islands, particularly given Hawaii's geographic and demographic challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • The nature of proposed amendments is unclear from available records, making it difficult to assess which stakeholder groups might object
  • Any changes to agency authority could face opposition from healthcare providers, insurers, or patient advocacy groups depending on the bill's specifics
  • The bill's progression to the Ways and Means Committee suggests potential fiscal implications that may generate budget-related concerns

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

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