HB160

Hawaii HB160 amends the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund contributions process.

Hawaii HB160 modifies the negotiation and arbitration process for determining contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. It specifies that if an arbitration panel issues a decision on contributions, and the parties reach an agreement within ten working days, they must submit recommendations to the legislature. If the legislature is not in session, the parties submit recommendations directly. The final agreement includes the panel's decision and agreed contributions.