Resources
Find everything you need to take action: healthcare bills, shareable graphics, testimony samples, call scripts, research, media coverage, and more.
What is a Bill?
A bill is an idea for a new law.
The Health Committee looks at healthcare bills, but not every bill gets discussed.
The Chair (head of the committee) decides which ones are heard.
Chair of the Health Committee is Representative Takayama:
808-586-6340
reptakayama@capitol.hawaii.gov
Chair of Health and Human Services is Senator San Buenaventura:
808-586-6890
Phone Script
Aloha, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a resident of [City or Neighborhood]. I’m calling to ask Representative/Senator [Name] to support [Bill Number or Name] to ensure healthcare access for all Hawaiʻi residents. Rising healthcare costs and gaps in coverage are affecting families like mine, and I hope the committee will pass this bill. Thank you for your time and for listening to constituents like me.
Tip: Keep it under 2 minutes. Speak clearly and politely. If asked, a short personal story or how healthcare affects your ʻohana can be helpful.
Media Coverage
Read news articles, press releases, and stories about healthcare issues to stay informed and share with others:
Hawaii Expands Medicaid Coverage for Children
State Medicaid Administrators Seek to Ensure Coverage Amid Federal Changes
2026 Healthcare Bills
HB1490 / HB2143 Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as the Hawaiʻi Care program.
HB1789: Establishes a Health Care for All Hawaiʻi Board to design and recommend the Health Care for All Hawaiʻi plan.
HB1788/SB2465: Proposes health care as a right under the Hawaiʻi Constitution
If you support these bills, please contact Representative Takayama and request a hearing:
808-586-6340
Research & Studies
Access reports, studies, and data about healthcare access, costs, and policies in Hawaiʻi and nationwide:
Shareable Graphics
Download images and flyers to post on social media or share with friends, family, and your community:
Email Script
Subject: Support [Bill Number/Name] for Healthcare Access
Aloha [Representative/Senator Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of [City/Neighborhood]. I am writing to ask for your support of [Bill Number or Name] to expand healthcare access for all Hawaiʻi residents.
Rising healthcare costs and gaps in coverage are affecting families like mine, and passing this bill would make a meaningful difference.
Mahalo for your time.
Tip: A short, personal note helps. Stay polite and concise. Lawmakers are more likely to read a brief, respectful email.
Testimony Sample
Aloha Chair [Name] and Members of the Health Committee,
My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of [City/Neighborhood]. I am writing to support [Bill Number or Name], which will help ensure all Hawaiʻi residents have access to affordable, quality healthcare.
Healthcare costs and coverage gaps affect families like mine, making it difficult to get the care we need. Passing this bill would make a meaningful difference for our community.
Mahalo for your time and consideration.
Tip: Keep it personal, short, and polite: Share your own experience or your family’s story. Even one short sentence makes a strong impact. Lawmakers are more likely to read or listen to a brief, respectful message.