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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve any disciplinary action, unless the collective bargaining agreement specifically provides otherwise. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow any public employee who is part of a recognized union, or "appropriate bargaining unit," to file a formal complaint, or "grieve," any disciplinary action taken against them, including suspensions or terminations, unless their specific union contract, or "collective bargaining agreement," explicitly states otherwise; this change specifically removes a previous restriction that prevented employees in certain management or policy-making positions, who were exempt from the Civil Service Law (chapter 76), from grieving these actions unless their contract allowed it.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (7)
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1659&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1659_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1659_HD1_HSCR277-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1659_HD1_HSCR277-26_.pdf |
| HB1659_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1659_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1659_.HTM |
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