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HB 1082

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

Hawaii HB 1082 modifies the state Employees' Retirement System, with specific provisions under committee review; bill carried to 2026 session without advancing in 2025.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1082

Legislative bill overview

HB 1082 relates to Hawaii's Employees' Retirement System (ERS), though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and has been referred to the Labor (LAB) and Finance (FIN) committees for review. It was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, indicating it did not advance to passage in the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Hawaii's ERS affects thousands of state and county employees and retirees, making changes to retirement benefits, contributions, or system administration consequential for workforce stability and state budgets. Retirement system reforms can impact employee compensation packages, retirement security, and the state's long-term fiscal obligations. Without knowing the specific provisions, the real-world impact cannot be fully assessed, but any ERS modification typically affects both current workers and retirees.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available details: The bill summary provides no information about what specific changes are proposed, making public evaluation difficult
  • Pension funding and sustainability: Proposed changes may involve contribution rates, benefit formulas, or eligibility requirements that could affect employee retirement security or state finances
  • Stakeholder disagreement: Public sector unions, employees, retirees, and state budget officials often have conflicting interests regarding retirement system modifications

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

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