Letter dated April 24, 2025, transmitting a proposed conference draft amending H.B. No. 1028, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 to fund the agreement concerning Collective Bargaining Unit 2.

This bill appropriates specific funds to cover a negotiated collective bargaining agreement for State of Hawai'i employees in Collective Bargaining Unit 2 (Blue Collar Supervisors). It authorizes $1.5 million for FY 2025-2026 and $3.3 million for FY 2026-2027 to fund salaries, benefits, and trust contributions, with detailed breakdowns by fund type (General, Special, Federal, Revolving). The funding directly affects state employees in Unit 2 and their departments, including the Department of Education, which receives $1.8 million over the biennium. The bill implements a previously ratified agreement between the Hawai'i Government Employees Association and the state employer.