THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2026

 

NOTICE TO RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

 

DATE:

Friday, May 1, 2026

TIME:

4:30 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 329

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

 

 

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A G E N D A

 

The Conference Committee will RECONVENE to resolve differences between the last House and Senate versions of the following:

 

HB 1898, HD2, SD1

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HEALTH.

DOH; Insurance; Preventive Services Coverage; Recommendations; Standing Orders; Child Health Supervision Services; Immunization; Prevailing Medical Standards; Pharmacists; EUTF

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Matayoshi/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Garcia

(HLT, CPC, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators San Buenaventura, Chair; McKelvey/Rhoads/Moriwaki, Co-Chairs; Fevella

(HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM)

 

HB 1591, HD1, SD2

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Physician Assistants; Dietitians; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Director of Health

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Alcos

(HLT, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators San Buenaventura, Chair; Lamosao/Kanuha, Co-Chairs

(HHS, CPN/WAM)

 

HB 1541, HD2, SD1

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Department of Health; Developmental Disabilities Division; Hawaii State Hospital; Positions; Civil Service Exemptions

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Sayama/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Alcos

(HLT, LAB, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators San Buenaventura, Chair; Elefante/Kanuha, Co-Chairs

(HHS/LBT, WAM)

 

SB 1432, SD2, HD2

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.

DOH; Hansen's Disease; Kalaupapa Settlement; Expenses; Rules; Annual Report; Transfer to the County of Maui

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Hashem/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Garcia

(HLT, WAL, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators San Buenaventura, Chair; Wakai/DeCoite/Rhoads, Co-Chairs

(HHS/EIG, WAM/JDC)

 

SB 3132, SD1, HD2

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE.

DOH; Syndromic Surveillance Data; Hospitals; Submission Requirements

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Grandinetti/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Alcos

(HLT, CPC, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators San Buenaventura, Chair; Rhoads/Kanuha, Co-Chairs; Fevella

(HHS, JDC/WAM)

 

SB 3137, SD1, HD2

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS.

Department of Health; Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics; Consolidation of Food Safety; Chapter 328, HRS; Special Fund

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Matayoshi/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Alcos

(HLT, CPC, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators San Buenaventura, Chair; McKelvey/Kanuha, Co-Chairs

(HHS/CPN, WAM)

 

SB 2271, SD1, HD2

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.

Hospital Licensing; Department of Health; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Accreditation Organizations; Certification Organizations; Licensing Inspections

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Matayoshi/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Alcos

(HLT, CPC, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators San Buenaventura, Chair; Kanuha, Co-Chair; Fevella

(HHS, WAM)

 

SB 2272, SD1, HD2

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.

Department of Health; Home Health Agencies; Accreditation; Certification; Licensing Inspections; Public Information

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Matayoshi/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Alcos

(HLT, CPC, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators San Buenaventura, Chair; Kanuha, Co-Chair; Fevella

(HHS, WAM)

 

SB 3302, SD1, HD2

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS.

DOH; Farm Kitchens; Home Kitchens; Homemade Food Products; Rules

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Grandinetti/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Garcia

(HLT, CPC, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators San Buenaventura, Chair; Kanuha, Co-Chair; Fevella

(HHS, WAM)

 

SB 3045, SD1, HD2

 

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

DHS; DOH; Health Insurance; Medicaid; Mandated Coverage; Diabetes; Equipment and Supplies; Continuous Glucose Monitors

House Conferees:  Representatives Takayama/Marten/Grandinetti/Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Co-Chairs; Alcos

(HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN)

Senate Conferees:  Senators Kanuha, Chair; Lamosao, Co-Chair; Fevella

(HHS, CPN)

 

 

 

As this is a decision making meeting only, no public testimony will be accepted.

 

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation (including oral, written, or ASL interpretive services) due to a disability, please contact the Committee Clerk at (808) 586-6340.  Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.

 

For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at (808) 586-6340.