Hawaii Cancer Center Registry Funding Appropriation
Summary
Hawaii State Legislature passed HB1970, appropriating funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's Hawaii Tumor Registry. The bill passed the House on third reading with no dissenting votes and was transmitted to the Senate. The measure received favorable recommendations from the House Education (HED), House Finance (FIN), Senate Education (EDU), and Senate Ways and Means (WAM) committees.
What changed
HB1970 was passed by the Hawaii House of Representatives on March 10, 2026, appropriating funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's Hawaii Tumor Registry. The bill advanced through multiple committee reviews with unanimous support, including favorable votes from HED (10-0), FIN (16-0), EDU (4-0 with 1 excused), and WAM (12-0 with 1 excused). The measure becomes effective July 31, 2055.
This is a budget appropriation bill with no compliance obligations for regulated entities. No reporting requirements, penalties, or new regulatory obligations are created. Healthcare providers and institutions should note this funding supports cancer surveillance infrastructure but does not impose any additional duties or requirements on the healthcare sector.
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Hawaii / HB1970 Passed HB1970 House Bill Passed 2026-03-10
Relating To The University Of Hawaii Cancer Center.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's Hawaii Tumor Registry. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Bill Details
State Hawaii
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_ind...
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Sponsors
Cory Chun (Rep - D) Terez Amato (Rep - D) Della au Belatti (Rep - D) Andrew Garrett (Rep - D) Greggor Ilagan (Rep - D) Kim Iwamoto (Rep - D) Kirstin Kahaloa (Rep - D) Darius Kila (Rep - D) Sam Kong (Rep - D) Matthias Kusch (Rep - D) Lisa Marten (Rep - D) Tyson Miyake (Rep - D) Daynette Morikawa (Rep - D) Ikaika Olds (Rep - D) Mahina Poepoe (Rep - D) Gregg Takayama (Rep - D) Jenna Takenouchi (Rep - D) Adrian Tam (Rep - D) David Tarnas (Rep - D) Justin Woodson (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 S The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C.. 2026-04-01 S The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 04-06-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 2026-03-30 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. 2026-03-30 S The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 2026-03-30 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3261) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. 2026-03-23 S The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. 2026-03-20 S The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 1:11PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. 2026-03-12 S Referred to EDU, WAM. 2026-03-12 S Passed First Reading. 2026-03-12 S Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 331). 2026-03-10 H Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pierick excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. 2026-03-06 H Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. 2026-03-06 H Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1098-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. 2026-02-25 H The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. 2026-02-23 H Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 02-25-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-02-17 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). 2026-02-17 H Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 298-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. 2026-02-04 H The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kapela, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. 2026-01-30 H Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 02-04-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-01-28 H Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 3 2026-01-26 H Introduced and Pass First Reading. 2026-01-23 H Pending introduction.
Votes
2026-03-23 Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 4 Nay: 0 2026-04-06 Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended Yea: 12 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-28 H Higher Education 2026-02-17 H Finance 2026-03-12 S Education 2026-03-30 S Ways and Means
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-23 Introduced 2026-02-13 Amended 2026-03-06 Amended 2026-03-26 Amended
Subjects
University of Hawaii Cancer Center Hawaii Tumor Registry Appropriation ($) Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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