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Bill Summary · SB 3313

Summary of SB 3313 (Relating to the Department of Law Enforcement)

Overview

  • Bill number & title: SB 3313, Relating to the Department of Law Enforcement
  • Status: Deferred by the committees on Public Safety, Military, & Veterans Affairs (PSM) and Labor, Business, & Economic Development (LBT). A public hearing was scheduled but the measure was subsequently deferred in both committees.
  • Introduced: January 24, 2024
  • Primary purpose (based on title/subject): The bill concerns appropriation, the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE), an expenditure ceiling, and salaries/salary schedules.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s subject)

  • Appropriation for DLE: The bill would involve funding for the Department of Law Enforcement. The exact dollar amounts and how the funds would be allocated would be specified in the bill text.
  • Expenditure Ceiling: The bill would establish or adjust an expenditure ceiling related to DLE, setting a cap on allowable spending.
  • Salaries and Salary Schedules: The bill would address compensation for DLE personnel, including the establishment or modification of salary schedules.
  • Scope: Applies to the Department of Law Enforcement and related personnel and operations, with budgetary and human resources implications.

Note: The precise mechanisms, amounts, and effective dates would be defined in the bill’s text. The information here reflects the bill’s stated focus and subject areas.

Affected Parties

  • Primary:
    • Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) and its employees
  • Secondary:
    • State budget processes and oversight bodies
    • Employees and prospective employees whose salaries and funding would be shaped by the bill
    • Taxpayers/state residents who are affected by state budgeting and payroll decisions

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 24, 2024
  • First Reading: January 26, 2024
  • Referred to Committees: January 29, 2024 (PSM/LBT; WAM noted as a related committee)
  • Public Hearing Scheduled: February 9, 2024, 3:00 PM (Conference Room 224 & Videoconference)
  • Committee Actions:
    • February 2, 2024: Public hearing scheduled (PSM/LBT)
    • February 9, 2024: Deferred by both committees (LBT and PSM)
  • Related/Companion Bill: HB 2598 (companion in the House)

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsors: ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, KIDANI, WAKAI, MORIWAKI, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA
  • Cosponsor: Kim

Related Legislation

  • Companion bill: HB 2598

Potential Impact (public policy and budget)

  • If enacted, SB 3313 would establish or adjust the funding framework for the DLE, including:
    • A defined expenditure ceiling to constrain spending
    • Updated or new salary structures for DLE personnel
    • Allocation of appropriated funds to operations, personnel, and related activities
  • The effect would be to shape DLE budgeting and compensation for the corresponding fiscal periods, subject to legislative approval and appropriations processes.

next Steps for Interested Stakeholders

  • Monitor committee actions and any amendments during further hearings.
  • Review the full bill text and fiscal notes to understand exact funding amounts, expiration dates (if any), and specific salary schedule changes.
  • Compare SB 3313 with its companion HB 2598 for aligned provisions and potential differences between the Senate and House versions.

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

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