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Measure Title: RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Report Title: DOH; SHPDA; Function and Responsibilities; Certificate of Need Exemption
Description: Amends the functions and responsibilities of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Adds a new definition of "health care" for chapter 323D, HRS. Amends the exemption threshold for bed changes to up to thirty per cent of existing licensed bed types. Exempts the Department of Health from certificate of need requirements. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)
Companion:  HB2319
Package: Governor
Current Referral: HLT, CPC
Introducer(s): KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party)
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Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/10/2026HReferred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 16
3/10/2026HPass First Reading
3/6/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 115) in amended form (SD 1).
3/6/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
3/5/2026SOne Day Notice 03-06-26.
3/5/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2761) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
3/2/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/25/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/17/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/17/2026SReported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2292) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/6/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.
2/3/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2/2/2026SReferred to HHS, WAM.
1/28/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/28/2026SIntroduced.
1/26/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB3139_SD1 Link to SB3139_SD1 .PDF file
SB3139 Link to SB3139 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB3139_SD1_SSCR2292_ Link to committee report SB3139_SD1_SSCR2292_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3139_SD1_SSCR2761_ Link to committee report SB3139_SD1_SSCR2761_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB3139_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-06-26_
SB3139_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_

Hearing Notices

HHS
2/06/26 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
WAM
2/25/26 10:55A
CR 211 & Videoconference
WAM
3/02/26 10:01A
CR 211 & Videoconference