Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB1305

Introduced

1/25/23

Refer

1/30/23

Caption

Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.

Impact

The enactment of SB1305 is intended to streamline the funding process for cost items linked to collective bargaining agreements negotiated with state employees. By detailing appropriations and allocations, the bill is establishing a framework for how these cost items will be handled, ensuring that the necessary adjustments concerning salaries and other costs are addressed. This will affect state governance and finance by creating a clearer structure for how public employment costs are managed across various departments during the upcoming fiscal years.

Summary

SB1305 pertains to public employment cost items and is aimed at funding the collective bargaining cost items for state officers and employees associated with collective bargaining unit (8) for the fiscal biennium of 2023-2025. The bill sets forth appropriations from various funding sources, although the specified amounts appear to be zero for general, special, federal, and other funds for this time period. It indicates that costs will primarily be managed under the director's oversight with the funds allotted accordingly for specified state departments including education and administration.

Contention

While the text of the bill does not outline significant points of contention, the underlying issues related to public employment cost adjustments and collective bargaining are generally contentious topics. Stakeholders may debate the adequacy of appropriations, transparency in fund distribution, and the overall impact on the state budget. There could also be disagreements regarding the exclusion of certain positions from collective bargaining and how adjustments are implemented.

Latest HI SB1305 Activity

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Companion Bills

HI HB1007

Same As Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.

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