Bill > SB1091

This bill requires the Comptroller, working with the Department of Human Resources Development, to conduct periodic assessments of telework-eligible positions within state executive branch departments by June 30 of every even-numbered year, with the first assessment due by June 30, 2026. The legislation aims to expand telework opportunities for state employees, building upon lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of reducing office space requirements, lowering transportation emissions, and improving employee retention and job satisfaction. The bill mandates that the Comptroller notify employees of their telework eligibility and determine the infrastructure needed to support remote work. Additionally, the bill establishes a new full-time management analyst position in the Department of Accounting and General Services to support these efforts, appropriates funding for this position, and recognizes that while some state positions may not be suitable for telework, many roles can benefit from flexible work arrangements. The bill is informed by data showing that currently only one percent of state employees work full-time remotely, fifty-four percent telework at least once a week, and forty-two percent do not telework at all, with the ultimate objective of providing more flexible work options for state employees.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1091&year=2026