Bill > HB1031

This bill provides funding for collective bargaining cost items for Bargaining Unit (5), which typically represents professional and scientific employees in the state of Hawaii, for the fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Specifically, the bill appropriates $7,779,584 from general funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $18,100,306 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the negotiated agreement between the state and the unit's exclusive representative. The director of finance is authorized to allot these funds to the appropriate state departments for expenditure. Any funds not spent or committed by June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, will lapse on those respective dates. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and ensures that the state can meet its financial obligations to this group of public employees as outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1031&year=2025