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HI HB2343

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Yamashita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2027 deadline for transferring the Maui State Veterans Home to a state agency with Maui affiliation, replacing it with "as soon as practicable"
  • Maui State Veterans Home is a proposed long-term care facility offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, hospice, Alzheimer's care, and respite care
  • Amends Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, which originally required the facility transfer by a specific date
  • Transfer deemed complex due to logistical, labor relations, and financial issues requiring more flexible timeline
  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further negotiation needed)

Legislative Description

Relating To Veterans.

Transfer

Last Action

The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/10/2026
Finance2/19/2026
Public Safety2/11/2026
Health2/2/2026

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