Bill > HB1152

This bill permanently exempts specific positions within the Department of Taxation and the Office of the Director of Taxation from the state's civil service system. Specifically, the bill adds the software developer supervisor and tax business analysts to the list of positions that are not subject to standard civil service recruitment and hiring procedures. The bill also includes a data privacy officer in the Office of the Director of Taxation among these exempt positions. Civil service exemption means these roles can be filled without going through the typical government job application and selection process, giving the department more flexibility in hiring. The bill modifies Section 76-16 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which details various positions that are already excluded from standard civil service requirements. These changes will allow the Department of Taxation to more quickly recruit and hire specialized technical and analytical staff without the constraints of traditional civil service rules. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval by the appropriate authorities.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1152&year=2025