Hawaii HB1655 amends public employment negotiation rules to exclude certain matters from collective bargaining.

Hawaii HB1655 modifies the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude specific employment-related matters from collective bargaining negotiations. These excluded matters include classification, reclassification, benefits of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund, recruitment, examination, and initial pricing. The bill also ensures that negotiations do not interfere with the employer's rights to direct employees, determine qualifications, and manage disciplinary actions. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii HB1655 amends public employment negotiation rules to exclude certain matters from collective bargaining.

Hawaii HB1655 modifies the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude specific employment-related matters from collective bargaining negotiations. These excluded matters include classification, reclassification, benefits of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund, recruitment, examination, and initial pricing. The bill also ensures that negotiations do not interfere with the employer's rights to direct employees, determine qualifications, and manage disciplinary actions. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.