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This concurrent resolution addresses the Hawaii State Salary Commission's 2025 recommendations for salary increases for certain state officials. Specifically, the resolution rejects the salary increases proposed by the 2025 Commission on Salaries, citing excessive recommendations in light of current economic conditions. Under the Hawaii Constitution, the Salary Commission is required to review and recommend salaries for top state officials every six years, and these recommendations become effective on July 1 of the next fiscal year unless disapproved by the legislature through a concurrent resolution passed by a simple majority in both legislative chambers. By passing this resolution, the legislature is directing the Commission to reconvene no later than November 2025 to review the reasons for the disapproval, submit a report of its findings, and propose a new salary recommendation for the 2026 legislative session. The resolution will be transmitted to key state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Chief Justice, Senate President, House Speaker, and the Chair of the 2025 Commission on Salaries, ensuring all relevant parties are informed of the legislature's decision.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=36&year=2025