Bill > SB2593

This bill exempts specific new positions within the Law Enforcement Standards Board from the State's Civil Service Law and collective bargaining requirements. The Law Enforcement Standards Board is responsible for setting minimum standards for law enforcement officers, certifying their qualifications, and establishing training requirements. The bill creates three new positions: an administrative manager, a training and curriculum coordinator, and a lead investigative agent. These roles are deemed specialized and require attracting competitive candidates, thus necessitating their exemption from standard civil service hiring and negotiation processes. The bill also clarifies that these new positions will be employed by the board without regard to Chapter 76 (Civil Service Law) and Chapter 89 (Collective Bargaining) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. This legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2077.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2593&year=2026