Bill > HB222

This bill amends Hawaii's wage and hour law by modifying the definition of "employee" to exclude individuals who are primarily engaged in the range production of livestock. Currently, the law lists several categories of workers who are not considered employees for the purposes of wage and hour regulations, such as those earning over $4,000 per month, certain agricultural workers, domestic workers, family employees, and others. The new provision adds a specific exemption for workers in agriculture who are primarily involved in the range production of livestock, meaning those who raise and manage livestock in open grazing areas. This change would mean that such workers would not be subject to the state's minimum wage, overtime, and other wage and hour protections. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder date and would likely be updated before the bill is actually implemented. The modification aims to provide a specific exemption for a particular type of agricultural worker, potentially reflecting the unique nature of livestock range production.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=222&year=2026