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Hawaii allows up to three public works jobs outside regular hiring rules

Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services may fill the equivalent of up to three full-time specialized public works jobs outside regular state hiring and union bargaining rules.

What it does

Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services may fill the equivalent of up to three full-time specialized public works jobs outside regular state hiring and union bargaining rules through December 31, 2031.

Comptroller’s office jobs supporting state technology upgrades are exempt from regular state hiring rules. Covered work includes communications, helping staff adapt to changes, and improving work processes.

The Department of Accounting and General Services must report covered job counts, titles, and current projects to lawmakers annually. Public works reports are required for the 2027–2031 sessions.

Argument forHiring outside regular state employment rules could help Hawaii recruit people with the skills needed for unusual public works projects.

Argument againstExempting covered public works jobs from regular hiring and union bargaining rules could leave workers with fewer protections under those systems.

More detail

Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services may establish and fill the equivalent of up to three full-time jobs. The jobs support unique and specialized public works projects in the department’s Public Works Division’s Special Project Branch. The jobs are exempt from civil service rules, the state’s regular hiring system, and collective bargaining rules for negotiating through unions. Workers must join the state retirement system and be eligible for generally available state employee benefits. The authority took effect July 2, 2026, and is repealed December 31, 2031. The affected statutes then return to their July 1, 2026, form.

The law exempts covered comptroller’s office jobs from civil service rules, the state’s regular hiring system. Covered workers communicate about upgrades, help staff adapt to changes, and improve work processes. The jobs must support the state’s technology modernization efforts. The director determines whether specific jobs qualify for the exemption. This provision took effect July 1, 2026, and remains after the temporary public works provisions expire.

The Department of Accounting and General Services must report to lawmakers on covered jobs and their projects. Reports cover the comptroller’s technology upgrade support jobs and the Special Project Branch’s covered public works jobs. Reports must list the number and titles of jobs established and filled, along with projects those employees are actively working on. Technology support reports are due at least 20 days before each regular legislative session. Public works reports have the same deadline for the 2027–2031 sessions.

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IntroducedJan 26
Passed SenateMar 6
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 4

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 4Act 081, 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).Latest
2. Jun 4Act 081, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 8Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Iwamoto voting no (3) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 122-26).
9. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
10. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 122-26) as amended in (CD 1).
11. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
12. Apr 29The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, McKelvey, Hashimoto, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
13. Apr 29The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
14. Apr 28Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 9:00AM in conference room 016.
15. Apr 27Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 9:00AM in conference room 016.
16. Apr 24Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 8:45AM; Conference Room 016.
17. Apr 23Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; McKelvey, Hashimoto Co-Chairs; Lamosao.
18. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 739).Minor
19. Apr 21House Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Lee, M. Co-Chairs; Reyes Oda.
20. Apr 21Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).Minor
21. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 737).Minor
22. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
23. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
24. Apr 14Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Iwamoto, Perruso voting no (5) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
25. Apr 10Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2057-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
26. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
27. Apr 7The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
28. Apr 2The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26.Minor
29. Apr 2Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
30. Mar 31Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
31. Mar 30Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1452-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
32. Mar 30Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).Minor
33. Mar 24The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Reyes Oda; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
34. Mar 20Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
35. Mar 10Pass First ReadingMinor
36. Mar 10Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 16Minor
37. Mar 6Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
38. Mar 6Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 102) in amended form (SD 1).Minor
39. Mar 5Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2744) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
40. Mar 5One Day Notice 03-06-26.
41. Mar 3The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
42. Feb 25The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Minor
43. Feb 23The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
44. Feb 20Reported from LBT/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2542) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
45. Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
46. Feb 11The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
47. Feb 11The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara.Minor
48. Feb 9Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
49. Feb 9The committee(s) on LBT/GVO has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-11-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
50. Feb 8The committee(s) on LBT/GVO deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
51. Feb 4The committee(s) on LBT/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
52. Jan 30Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.Minor
53. Jan 28Introduced.Minor
54. Jan 28Passed First Reading.Minor
55. Jan 26Pending Introduction.Introduced

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SB 3069HawaiiProcess complete

Hawaii allows up to three public works jobs outside regular hiring rules

Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services may fill the equivalent of up to three full-time specialized public works jobs outside regular state hiring and union bargaining rules.

What it does

The Department of Accounting and General Services must report covered job counts, titles, and current projects to lawmakers annually. Public works reports are required for the 2027–2031 sessions.

Argument forHiring outside regular state employment rules could help Hawaii recruit people with the skills needed for unusual public works projects.

Argument againstExempting covered public works jobs from regular hiring and union bargaining rules could leave workers with fewer protections under those systems.

More detail

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 26
Passed SenateMar 6
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 4

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 4Act 081, 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).Latest
2. Jun 4Act 081, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 8Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Iwamoto voting no (3) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 122-26).
9. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
10. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 122-26) as amended in (CD 1).
11. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
12. Apr 29The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, McKelvey, Hashimoto, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
13. Apr 29The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
14. Apr 28Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 9:00AM in conference room 016.
15. Apr 27Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 9:00AM in conference room 016.
16. Apr 24Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 8:45AM; Conference Room 016.
17. Apr 23Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; McKelvey, Hashimoto Co-Chairs; Lamosao.
18. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 739).Minor
19. Apr 21House Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Lee, M. Co-Chairs; Reyes Oda.
20. Apr 21Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).Minor
21. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 737).Minor
22. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
23. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
24. Apr 14Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Iwamoto, Perruso voting no (5) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
25. Apr 10Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2057-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
26. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
27. Apr 7The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
28. Apr 2The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26.Minor
29. Apr 2Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
30. Mar 31Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
31. Mar 30Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1452-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
32. Mar 30Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).Minor
33. Mar 24The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Reyes Oda; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
34. Mar 20Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
35. Mar 10Pass First ReadingMinor
36. Mar 10Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 16Minor
37. Mar 6Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
38. Mar 6Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 102) in amended form (SD 1).Minor
39. Mar 5Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2744) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
40. Mar 5One Day Notice 03-06-26.
41. Mar 3The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
42. Feb 25The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Minor
43. Feb 23The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
44. Feb 20Reported from LBT/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2542) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
45. Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
46. Feb 11The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
47. Feb 11The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara.Minor
48. Feb 9Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
49. Feb 9The committee(s) on LBT/GVO has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-11-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
50. Feb 8The committee(s) on LBT/GVO deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
51. Feb 4The committee(s) on LBT/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
52. Jan 30Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.Minor
53. Jan 28Introduced.Minor
54. Jan 28Passed First Reading.Minor
55. Jan 26Pending Introduction.Introduced

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