Labor & Employment

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 84: RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

HB 84 would set the minimum wage at $15.00 per hour starting January 1, 2026, instead of higher scheduled increases. It directly affects low-wage workers and businesses that pay the minimum wage or use tip credits by stopping future wage hikes and repealing existing tip credit provisions after that date. The bill modifies the state's minimum wage schedule to cap increases at $15.00 per hour, reversing planned higher rates and eliminating tip credit adjustments effective January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentCaps minimum wage at $15, halting future increases and repealing tip credits, restricting wage growth for workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2263: RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.

HB 2263 authorizes eligible state employees to take family leave for military-related family emergencies, such as a service member's deployment or sudden military orders. It directly affects state workers whose families face qualifying military exigencies under state law. The bill establishes a specific leave provision within state family leave rules, allowing time off without losing pay or job protections. This creates a concrete policy change for state employees managing military family obligations, separate from federal provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands state employee family leave benefits for military exigencies, protecting job security and pay during qualifying military emergencies, directly advancing workplace rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 2841: RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

By July 1, 2027, requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program to educate and train workers in the transient accommodations sector. Requires transient accommodations employers and transient accommodations third-party contractors to periodically provide the human trafficking awareness training to certain employees and contract workers and keep records of the training. By January 1, 2028, requires transient accommodations employers and transient accommodations third-party contractors to post signage regarding human trafficking awareness. By October 1, 2027, requires transient accommodations employers and transient accommodations third-party contractors to develop and implement a human trafficking prevention policy that includes procedures for the reporting of suspected human trafficking.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires human trafficking prevention training and reporting protocols, enhancing victim protection and law enforcement response within criminal justice framework.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates human trafficking awareness training for transient accommodations workers, directly enhancing workplace safety and protecting against exploitation in the labor sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Child Labor Labor Standards

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 325: RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.

Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit to taxpayers and deposits to reserve funds, indicating fiscal responsibility and tax relief per constitutional requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund, providing post-employment benefits to workers, directly supporting employment standards and benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 833: RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE.

SB 833 appropriates state funds to create a childcare facility for state employees and their families, managed through the Office of the Governor. It directly affects current and future state employees who rely on childcare services for their children. The bill's key provision is allocating specific funding to establish and operate this facility, which would provide on-site childcare at no cost to eligible employees. This is a direct policy change focused on supporting state workforce retention through workplace benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to create on-site childcare for state employees, directly increasing public service funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds on-site childcare for state employees, directly supporting workforce retention and employment stability90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Public Employees

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1287: RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.

Requires under the State's wage compensation laws that food, beverage, and service establishments that accept tips and employ tipped employees post signs that include language explaining their tip allocation practices and the contact information for the Wage Standards Division of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Wage and Hours Division of the United States Department of Labor. Establishes back wages and penalties as available remedies for employees in the event of a violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires transparency in tip allocation with remedies for violations, protecting workers' right to fair compensation under wage laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2360: RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.

By 1/1/2029, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2030, requires the Department to begin receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Excludes paid family and medical leave benefits from income tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes payroll tax funding for family leave program and excludes benefits from income tax, providing tax relief while funding a new public program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state-funded medical leave insurance program, expanding coverage for healthcare-related absences under medical leave provisions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates mandatory paid family leave program with employee protections, expanding worker benefits and rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Paid Leave

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1274: RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as rural and underserved. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for teacher housing stipends, directly increasing public education budget allocation per bill's summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes state-funded stipend program to retain teachers in rural/underserved schools, directly supporting educator workforce stability through appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds for a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support retention in rural/underserved schools, directly advancing workforce housing through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides housing stipends to retain teachers in rural/underserved schools, directly supporting workforce stability and employment conditions through funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Affordable Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 555: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.

HB 555 requires most employers to provide employees with a 10-minute paid rest break for every four hours worked. This law directly affects covered employees in workplaces subject to the bill's requirements. The key provision mandates that employers authorize and permit these breaks, ensuring employees receive paid rest time during shifts. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000 (a date that appears to be a typographical error, as it is far in the future).

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid rest breaks, enhancing workplace safety and worker well-being per employment standards, directly advancing labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1387: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in work-based learning programs established and regulated by the Department of Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables students in DOE-regulated work-based learning programs to access workers' comp, supporting educational opportunities and safety without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates in work-based learning programs, expanding worker benefit protection for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Child Labor Workers' Compensation

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