Relating to the Department of Health.

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Sponsors: 16
Votes: May 28
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Description

Exempts certain positions in the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health and Hawaii State Hospital from civil service. Authorizes the Director of Health to appoint two additional associate administrators and two project managers for the Hawaii State Hospital or a secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility.

Subjects

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Progress

IntroducedJan 21, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 26, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 6, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 6, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 20, 2026
PassedMar 5, 2026
Sent to committeeMar 10, 2026
Sent to committeeMar 30, 2026
Passed both chambersMay 7, 2026
Became lawMay 28, 2026

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