Labor & Employment

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 1866: RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.

Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding their employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates contractor wage/benefit disclosure and permit denial for non-compliance, enforcing labor standards to protect workers' rights.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1221: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires a bidder and their subcontractors for certain public works construction contracts to utilize apprentices if the bidder receives a bidding advantage for being a party to an apprenticeship agreement registered with the State at the time of general bidding and is awarded the contract. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires apprenticeship use in public works contracts, promoting workforce development and training opportunities for workers through procurement incentives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 555: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.

HB 555 requires most employers to provide employees with a 10-minute paid rest break for every four hours worked. This law directly affects covered employees in workplaces subject to the bill's requirements. The key provision mandates that employers authorize and permit these breaks, ensuring employees receive paid rest time during shifts. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000 (a date that appears to be a typographical error, as it is far in the future).

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid rest breaks, enhancing workplace safety and worker well-being per employment standards, directly advancing labor protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 222: RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.

Amends the definition of "employee" in Hawaii's wage and hour law by excluding individuals who are primarily engaged in the range production of livestock. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes livestock range workers from wage/hour law coverage, weakening labor protections by creating an exemption from minimum wage/overtime requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 165: RELATING TO THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.

HB 165 authorizes Hawaii's Labor Relations Board to enforce its own orders directly, without requiring court intervention. This directly affects employers and unions in labor disputes subject to the board's rulings. The key provision eliminates the need for external enforcement, allowing the board to implement its decisions more efficiently. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables direct enforcement by Labor Relations Board, strengthening timely resolution of labor disputes without court delays, advancing worker protections in collective bargaining.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 340: RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Clarifies that the Hawaii Labor Relations Board has the authority to enforce its own orders issued pursuant to state law governing collective bargaining in public employment, in addition to discretion to seek judicial enforcement of its orders under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies HLRB's authority to enforce collective bargaining orders, strengthening public sector workers' rights under Hawaii Employment Relations Act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1040: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BASE COMPOSITE MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION.

Effective 1/1/2026, increases the employer base composite monthly contribution to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund by 5.2 percent of the 2025 employer base composite monthly contribution. Effective 1/1/2027, requires the calculation of employer base composite monthly contribution based on the change in Medicare Part B premiums from 2025 to 2026 and at two-year increments thereafter. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases employer contributions to health benefits trust fund, ensuring sustained funding for employer-provided health coverage and benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases employer health benefits funding via higher contributions, directly expanding worker benefits under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 158: RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

HB 158 would allow workers who participate in strikes to qualify for unemployment benefits, changing current rules that typically exclude them. This policy directly affects employees involved in labor disputes by providing financial support during strike actions. The key provision removes the existing barrier to eligibility, ensuring striking workers can access benefits under the same criteria as other unemployed individuals. The bill takes effect on July 1, 3000, as specified in the official abstract.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves exclusion of striking workers from unemployment benefits, expanding eligibility and financial support during labor disputes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1182: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Grants the Public Utilities Commission the ability to authorize preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy from facilities that meet certain prevailing wage requirements. Requires public utilities to forward certain requests for preferential rates to the PUC for approval. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for renewable energy preferential rates via PUC, directly allocating budget resources to advance renewable energy programs under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes preferential rates for renewable energy purchases, requires PUC approval, and appropriates funds to promote renewable energy development per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes preferential rates for renewable energy purchases, directly promoting clean energy adoption and environmental protection through financial incentives and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates renewable energy facilities meet prevailing wage requirements, directly advancing worker compensation standards in energy projects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 161: RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from civil service law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit and their excluded counterparts to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals prohibition on exempt employees filing grievances, expanding collective bargaining rights and strengthening worker protections against suspension/discharge.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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