Bill > HB1034

This bill provides funding for salary and cost adjustments for state employees in Collective Bargaining Unit (8), which typically includes professional and technical employees, for the fiscal biennium of 2025-2027. The bill appropriates funds from multiple sources including general, special, federal, and revolving funds to cover collective bargaining cost items negotiated between the State of Hawaii and the unit's exclusive representative. Specifically, the bill allocates approximately $5.87 million in general funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $12.88 million for fiscal year 2026-2027, with additional smaller amounts from special, federal, and revolving funds. The bill also provides similar funding for state officers and employees who are excluded from collective bargaining but belong to the same compensation plans as those in Bargaining Unit (8). Additionally, the bill includes provisions for health premium payments related to these salary adjustments. Funds will be allotted by the director of finance to appropriate state departments, and any unexpended funds will lapse at the end of each fiscal year. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring continued compensation adjustments for state employees.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1034&year=2025