The Guam Legislature on third reading failed to pass Bill 13, a measure that would have established a public–private partnership for Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH). The vote on the floor produced 7 yays and 8 nays, and the bill did not pass.

Supporters argued the bill would have provided a path to stabilize GMH’s operations and finances. The measure, as introduced, would have added a new chapter 98 to division 4 of title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated to authorize a public–private partnership for the island’s public hospital.

The bill’s sponsors listed in the chamber record included Therese M. Turlahi, Sabina Flores Perez, Tello T. Taiguhi, Chris Barnett, William A. Parkinson, Sabrina Salas Matanani, Shelly v. Calvo and Christopher M. Duenas. During floor remarks after the vote, a senator expressing disappointment said the conversation about the hospital’s future “remains crucial and far from over” and warned against continuing taxpayer support without accountability; that remark was made during the post‑vote extension of remarks period and was not part of a formal floor debate.

Floor debate and statements emphasized two competing points: advocates said a partnership could address long‑standing operational and financial problems at GMH, while opponents cited unresolved details and questioned whether the proposal provided sufficient safeguards, oversight and accountability for public funds. The transcript and roll call reflect the chamber’s split on whether the proposed partnership struck the right balance.

Because the bill failed, no implementing language or directives were adopted; sponsors and other members said they expect further study and additional reports — including a forthcoming report from the Guam Economic Development Authority noted on the floor — to inform future consideration.

The vote occurred during the Legislature’s third reading session where numerous other measures were considered; the record shows the chamber moved through a long calendar before the vote on Bill 13 and subsequent extension remarks by senators.