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SB 3186

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Glenn Wakai

Hawaii employment practices bill SB 3186 advances to committee for review; specific provisions and impacts pending further legislative analysis and debate.

Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 3186

Legislative bill overview

SB 3186 is a Hawaii employment practices bill introduced by Senator Glenn Wakai that has advanced to committee review. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history, which only shows it passed first reading and was referred to the Labor and Business Technology (LBT) committee and the Judiciary and Government Operations/Ways and Means (JDC/WAM) committees.

Why is this important

Employment practice legislation can significantly affect workers' rights, employer obligations, workplace safety, discrimination protections, or compensation requirements. The referral to both a labor committee and a budget committee (WAM) suggests the bill may have fiscal implications affecting either workers or businesses across Hawaii. The outcome could impact employment conditions for Hawaii's workforce and business compliance costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope unclear without full text: The bill's specific provisions—whether addressing wages, discrimination, scheduling, leave policies, or other practices—remain unknown from this summary, making it difficult to identify targeted opposition
  • Fiscal impact implications: Referral to the Ways and Means committee indicates potential state budget or cost implications that business groups or fiscal hawks may contest
  • Committee competition: Dual referral to both LBT and JDC/WAM suggests overlapping jurisdictional interests that could slow progress or create negotiated compromises

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

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