SB 470 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO DEFERRED RETIREMENT FOR POLICE.

SB 470 creates a program allowing qualified police officers who meet retirement eligibility to continue working instead of retiring immediately. It directly affects eligible officers by providing a voluntary option to remain employed beyond their standard retirement age. The key provision establishes a formal process for officers to defer retirement while maintaining their current position and compensation. The bill does not change retirement benefits or require new funding, focusing solely on extending service eligibility for participating officers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Committee
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Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on LBT/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ron Kouchi
DDemocratic
HI
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