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GM 1131 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Informing the Legislature that on May 12, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1028 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 031).

HB1028 appropriates specific funding for collective bargaining cost items under existing agreements for state employees during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. It allocates nearly $3.4 million in general funds for the Department of Education across both years (over $563,000 in 2025-2026 and over $1.2 million in 2026-2027), plus additional sums for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and health premium payments. The bill specifies funding sources including general, special, federal, and other funds to cover negotiated cost items without requiring new policy changes. This legislation ensures designated appropriations will cover existing collective bargaining agreements for state employees.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3.4M in general funds for state employee collective bargaining, education, and health programs, increasing public service funding. This directly supports budget & taxes through fiscal allocation for essential services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $3.4M for collective bargaining costs under existing state employee agreements, directly supporting labor rights and union negotiations.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Collective Bargaining
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May 2025
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Introduced May 12, 2025 Last action May 12, 2025
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