Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: CHUN
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Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229.
May 1, 2026
Summary
The bill directs state general revenue to fund the Hawaii Tumor Registry operated by the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. The money is meant to offset recent cuts in federal funding, meet a required 20% cost‑share, and support the registry’s biorepository and statewide pathology reporting software. It aims to keep the registry’s cancer surveillance work running for the benefit of Hawaii residents.
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