Bill > SB1536

This bill modifies Hawaii's retirement system rules for the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA). Currently, this specific position was exempt from the state's Employees' Retirement System (ERS), but the bill removes that exemption, requiring the HTA's president to re-enroll in the ERS if they return to work after retirement. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of Hawaii's Revised Statutes: Section 88-9, which governs retirement system participation, and Section 201B-2, which relates to the Hawaii Tourism Authority's governance. The changes mean that the HTA's president will no longer be automatically excluded from the retirement system, and will need to follow the same re-employment rules as other state retirees, such as waiting periods and potential contributions to address unfunded pension liabilities. The bill aims to standardize retirement system participation for this leadership position and ensure consistent treatment with other state employees. The changes will take effect immediately upon the bill's approval.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1536&year=2025