SCR 146 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PHASED MODERNIZATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a comprehensive review of state civil service job descriptions and classifications to ensure they reflect modern workplace requirements. The review will examine outdated job duties, evaluate salary competitiveness against current labor markets, and identify positions with chronic recruitment or retention challenges. The resolution also authorizes the use of artificial intelligence tools to assist in analyzing job data, provided they are used only for support purposes under strict human oversight and do not make final employment decisions. The department is asked to consult with employees, unions, and stakeholders, then submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the start of the 2027 session.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Apr 10, 2026

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SCR146 → SCR146_SD1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to narrow its scope from a broad modernization of job descriptions to a specific review of class specifications and minimum qualifications. The text was also updated to reflect the bill's progression to the Senate (SD1) and adjusted the cost of living reference from Hawaii to the State generally.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed from a comprehensive overhaul of job descriptions and an evaluation of AI to a focused review of class specifications, minimum qualifications, and a phased modernization plan.

SCOPE

Changed the request from a comprehensive overhaul of job descriptions to a specific review of class specifications and minimum qualifications.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement to evaluate the potential use of artificial intelligence as a support tool.

Changed the cost of living analysis reference from 'Hawaii's' to 'the State's' cost of living.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill metadata to reflect the Senate version (SD1) and revised the report title.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 27

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 436) in amended form (SD 1).

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.

upper

Apr 7, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3439) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).

upper

Mar 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Fevella.

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-27-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

Referred to LBT.

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced

Offered.