HawaiiHawaii bargaining-unit workers could challenge discipline unless contracts say otherwise
If enacted, the bill would let Hawaii public workers in bargaining units challenge discipline through a formal complaint process starting July 1, 3000, unless their contract specifically says otherwise.
What it does
If enacted, public workers in bargaining units could challenge suspensions, disciplinary firings, and other discipline. Their contract could specifically say otherwise; the rule would start July 1, 3000.
Argument forIf enacted, covered workers could seek a binding decision on discipline, which might help correct mistakes when their contract does not specifically bar complaints.
Argument againstIf enacted, complaints about discipline may take public employers’ staff time to answer when a worker’s contract does not specifically bar them.
More detail
If enacted, public employers would have to let covered workers use the formal complaint process to challenge discipline. This applies to Hawaii public employees who are members of a bargaining unit. A worker’s contract can specifically say that the worker cannot use this process to challenge discipline. If enacted, this rule would take effect on July 1, 3000.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1361-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.Latest
- Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 24Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).Minor
- Mar 19The 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, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 16Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:35AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Mar 12Pass First ReadingMinor
- Mar 12Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 17Minor
- Mar 10Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 173) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
- Mar 6Reported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2953) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
- Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
- Mar 4The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 4The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Mar 2The committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:35AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
- Feb 6Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2118) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
- Feb 6Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.Minor
- Jan 28The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Moriwaki ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 23The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Jan 22Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.Minor
- Jan 21Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
- Jan 14Pending Introduction.Introduced
- Mar 24Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1361-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.Latest
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