Hawaii HB1658 modifies collective bargaining negotiations for health benefits contributions.

Hawaii HB1658 amends collective bargaining negotiations to focus on contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. The bill specifies that negotiations must address the amounts the State and counties will contribute to the health benefits plan and group life insurance benefits. It also outlines the process for resolving disputes through arbitration, including the selection of an arbitrator. The bill sets a limit of fifteen active repricing impasse procedures at any time and excludes certain matters from negotiations, such as classification and recruitment.

Hawaii HB1658 modifies collective bargaining negotiations for health benefits contributions.

Hawaii HB1658 amends collective bargaining negotiations to focus on contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. The bill specifies that negotiations must address the amounts the State and counties will contribute to the health benefits plan and group life insurance benefits. It also outlines the process for resolving disputes through arbitration, including the selection of an arbitrator. The bill sets a limit of fifteen active repricing impasse procedures at any time and excludes certain matters from negotiations, such as classification and recruitment.