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GM 1130

Informing the Legislature that on May 12, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1027 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 030).

2025 Regular Session

Act 030 allocates over $55 million for salary increases and adjustments for Hawaii state employees and education, ensuring fair compensation through collective bargaining.

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Bill Summary · GM 1130

Summary of GM 1130: Informing the Legislature of Act 030

Bill Number: GM 1130
Title: Informing the Legislature that on May 12, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1027 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 030)
Status: Received
Introduced: May 12, 2025
Classification: Proclamation
Subject: Act 030

Purpose and Intent

GM 1130 serves as a formal notification to the Hawaii State Legislature that the Governor, Josh Green, M.D., has signed House Bill 1027 (HB1027) into law, which is designated as Act 030. The primary intent of this bill is to allocate funding for public employment cost items, including salary increases and other adjustments for state employees covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Key Provisions

The bill outlines several appropriations for the fiscal biennium 2025-2027, which are categorized by funding sources and specific allocations for various departments. The key provisions include:

Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items

  • Total Funding Allocated:
    • General Funds:
    • FY 2025-2026: $12,932,847
    • FY 2026-2027: $28,525,268
    • Special Funds:
    • FY 2025-2026: $2,722,472
    • FY 2026-2027: $6,007,929
    • Federal Funds:
    • FY 2025-2026: $1,653,577
    • FY 2026-2027: $3,650,401
    • Other Federal Funds:
    • FY 2025-2026: $101,822
    • FY 2026-2027: $225,082
    • Revolving Funds:
    • FY 2025-2026: $68,611
    • FY 2026-2027: $151,745

Specific Allocations for the Department of Education

  • General Funds for Education:
    • FY 2025-2026: $2,618,782
    • FY 2026-2027: $5,776,819

Salary Increases and Cost Adjustments

  • Additional appropriations are made for salary increases and cost adjustments for state officers and employees who are excluded from collective bargaining:
    • General Funds:
    • FY 2025-2026: $840,588
    • FY 2026-2027: $1,852,647

Who Would Be Affected

The provisions of Act 030 will primarily impact:
- State employees represented by collective bargaining units.
- Employees of the Department of Education.
- State officers and employees who are excluded from collective bargaining agreements.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was signed into law on May 12, 2025, and has been formally received by the legislature.
  • The appropriated funds will be allotted by the Director of Finance to the respective state departments for expenditure in the fiscal years specified.

Conclusion

GM 1130 serves as an important legislative proclamation that facilitates the funding necessary for public employment cost items in Hawaii, ensuring that state employees receive the compensation adjustments agreed upon in collective bargaining agreements. The bill reflects the state's commitment to supporting its workforce through adequate funding and resource allocation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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