S.B. 2595 Summary

• Extends the deadline for transferring the Oahu regional health care system (Leahi Hospital and Maluhia) from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health, with completion no later than December 31, 2023.

• Requires the Oahu regional health care system to submit operational funding requests through the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation budget process during the transition period, with funds designated under program code HTH 215.

• Exempts the transition working group from chapter 92 (open meetings law) of Hawaii Revised Statutes to enable more expeditious completion of transition responsibilities.

• Establishes a working group to develop a comprehensive business plan and transfer framework including five-year operating plans, ten-year capital improvement plans, and procedures for transferring personnel, assets, liabilities, and contracts.

• Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 to create the comprehensive business and transition plan for the Oahu regional health care system transfer.