Bill > SB2701

This bill appropriates $50,000,000 from the state's general revenues for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund the planning, design, site preparation, and construction of a new outpatient care center in North Kona, Hawaii, which is part of the West Hawaii Regional Health Care System. The legislature finds that this project is necessary to address the growing healthcare needs of the West Hawaii community, improve access to critical services, reduce travel times for patients, and help alleviate physician shortages on the island of Hawaii. The funds will be managed by the Hawaii health systems corporation, and this initiative is a step towards a larger plan where The Queen's Health Systems has committed to building a new hospital adjacent to the outpatient center once it is completed with state funding.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2701&year=2026