As amended 2/17/2026: - Expands the functions and responsibilities of the State Health Planning and Development Agency to include creating a state health services, workforce, and facilities plan every four years. - Directs the agency to collaborate with public and private entities to address gaps in health care access, quality, and cost, including issues related to insurance, workforce development, and artificial intelligence. - Exempts health care facilities and services operated by the Department of Health from certificate of need requirements. - Increases the threshold for facility bed changes that are exempt from certificate of need requirements from 10% to 30% of existing licensed beds. - Sets the effective date to the year 3000 to encourage further discussion.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 18, 2026 | S | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
Mar 18, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Health and Human Services |
Mar 13, 2026 | S | The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
Mar 12, 2026 | S | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 396). |
Mar 12, 2026 | S | Passed First Reading. |
Mar 12, 2026 | S | Referred to HHS, WAM. |
Mar 10, 2026 | H | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
Mar 6, 2026 | H | Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1065-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Last Action | Mar 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |