Bill > SB645

This bill addresses state budget management by introducing a new provision that requires any state public service position remaining vacant for more than two years to be automatically removed from the state budget. Under this legislation, once a position has been unfilled for 24 months, it will lose its funding allocation, and any previously appropriated funds for that position will be returned to the original funding source. The bill aims to promote efficiency in government staffing by ensuring that long-term vacant positions are not maintained in the budget, potentially freeing up resources for active positions or other government needs. The new rule would apply to all state positions across Hawaii's government agencies, and the law would take effect immediately upon approval by the appropriate authorities.

Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=645&year=2026