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This bill amends Hawaii's Employees' Retirement System (ERS) rules to allow retirants to be reemployed without losing their retirement benefits in positions needed for succession planning. The legislation addresses labor shortages in the public sector by expanding existing provisions that permit retirees to return to work under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 88-9 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to include "positions needed for succession planning" as a category where retirants can be rehired without reenrolling in the retirement system. To qualify, retirants must not have been employed by the state or county in the 12 months prior to reemployment and must not have a pre-existing agreement to return to work after retirement. Additionally, the employer must contribute a percentage of the retirant's compensation to the pension accumulation fund to offset unfunded actuarial liabilities. The bill aims to provide flexibility for government agencies facing workforce challenges by allowing experienced retirees to fill critical roles while maintaining their retirement benefits.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=442&year=2026