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SB 1358

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 1358 allocates funds for public employment costs and sets an expenditure ceiling, ensuring fiscal responsibility while supporting public sector employees' financial needs.

Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 102) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 1358

Summary of Bill SB 1358: Relating to Public Employment Cost Items

Overview

Bill Number: SB 1358
Introduced: January 21, 2025
Status: Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 102) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Classification: Bill
Subject: Appropriations, BU-14, Expenditure Ceiling ($), Public Employment Cost Items

SB 1358 aims to address public employment cost items, specifically focusing on appropriations related to public sector employment. The bill seeks to establish a framework for managing and funding these costs effectively.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriations for Public Employment: The bill outlines specific appropriations necessary to cover public employment cost items, ensuring that funds are allocated appropriately to meet the financial needs of public sector employees.
  • Expenditure Ceiling: SB 1358 sets an expenditure ceiling for public employment costs, which will help in maintaining fiscal responsibility and ensuring that public funds are used efficiently.
  • Amendments: The bill has been amended (SD 1) during its passage through the legislative process, although specific details of these amendments are not provided in the current summary.

Impact

  • Public Sector Employees: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are public sector employees who will see their employment costs addressed through the appropriations made by the bill.
  • State Budget: The bill will have implications for the state budget, as it establishes a framework for how public employment costs are funded and managed, potentially affecting overall state expenditures.
  • Legislative Process: The bill has successfully passed its Second Reading and is now referred to the Ways and Means Committee (WAM) for further consideration.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 21, 2025: Bill introduced and passed First Reading.
  • January 27, 2025: Referred to LBT and WAM.
  • January 28, 2025: Public hearing scheduled for January 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM in Conference Room 224 & via videoconference.
  • January 31, 2025: LBT committee recommended passage with amendments, with a vote of 4 Ayes and 1 Excused.
  • February 7, 2025: Report adopted; passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1), and referred to WAM.

Related Legislation

  • HB 1039: This bill has a companion in the House, which may address similar issues regarding public employment cost items.

This summary provides a concise overview of SB 1358, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and the potential impact on public employment and state budgeting.

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

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