Labor & Employment (Public Employees)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1662: RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.

Includes certain law enforcement administrators and employees of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement benefits for law enforcement employees by classifying them as 'class A' members with police officer-equivalent pension computations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 717: 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 to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals prohibition preventing exempt employees from grievance procedures, strengthening collective bargaining rights and worker protections under labor policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3135: RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a vacation payout pilot project in which eligible Department of Health employees may defer unused vacation leave credits in favor of a pay out to provide home purchase down payment assistance. Report required. Sunsets June 30, 2029.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands state employee benefits by allowing vacation payout for home down payment assistance, directly enhancing employment benefits under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3155: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes priority consideration for full-time employment in state departments or agencies for certain participants in state-funded internship and workforce development programs by granting them eligibility for internal recruitment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrioritizes state employment for workforce program participants, advancing employment opportunities and workforce development pathways.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 410: RELATING TO STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYMENT.

Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies or any county from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state or county employment. Establishes exemptions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves bachelor's degree requirement for state/county jobs, lowering barriers to employment and expanding access to public sector roles without restricting worker rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1353: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee bargaining costs and salary adjustments, exceeding expenditure ceiling, directly increasing government spending on personnel.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAppropriates funds for collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments, directly supporting public sector workers' negotiation rights under labor agreements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 425: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes state-funded paid family leave requiring budget allocation for new government spending on employee benefits, aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes paid family leave for state employees, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights during family health events per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1241: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReinstates public employees terminated over vaccination policies with back pay, protecting job security and workers' rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1233: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes within the Department of Human Resources Development the State Internship and Workforce Development Program. Establishes positions within the Department. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds state internship program to address workforce shortages and enhance job training, aligning with workforce development goals in employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 859: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes paid family leave for state employees, expanding worker benefits and protecting family care rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees

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