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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Beginning 7/1/2027, authorizes state departments, divisions, and agencies to elect to assume hiring and recruitment functions from the Department of Human Resources Development for vacant civil service positions within that department, division, or agency under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to adopt rules. Repeals existing law authorizing state departments, divisions, and agencies to conduct minimum qualification review of applicants for their vacant civil service positions. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2077, allows state departments, divisions, and agencies to choose to take over the responsibilities of hiring and recruiting for their own vacant civil service positions, a function currently handled by the Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD). This means these entities could manage tasks like writing job descriptions, accepting applications, reviewing applicant qualifications, conducting interviews, and directly hiring candidates who meet the requirements, provided they notify the DHRD and follow established state policies. The bill also repeals existing law that allowed departments to conduct their own minimum qualification reviews, consolidating these functions under the new elective process. The DHRD will be required to create rules to implement these changes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2137&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2137_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2137_SD1_SSCR2545_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2137_SD1_SSCR2545_.pdf |
| SB2137_TESTIMONY_LBT-GVO_02-11-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2137_TESTIMONY_LBT-GVO_02-11-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2137_.HTM |
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