Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to modify arbitration process for contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund.

The bill modifies the arbitration process for determining contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. It specifies that the decision of the arbitration panel is final and binding, and that the parties must take action to implement the agreement. The bill also outlines the timeline for submitting recommendations for contributions to the legislature and clarifies that the arbitration process is not available for disputes over the amounts the State and counties contribute. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to modify arbitration process for contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund.

The bill modifies the arbitration process for determining contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. It specifies that the decision of the arbitration panel is final and binding, and that the parties must take action to implement the agreement. The bill also outlines the timeline for submitting recommendations for contributions to the legislature and clarifies that the arbitration process is not available for disputes over the amounts the State and counties contribute. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.