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SR 75

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 6 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests its HR department review and update how state civil service jobs are classified and paid, working with agencies and unions to address potential compensation inequities.

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Bill Summary · SR 75

Legislative bill overview

SR 75 is a resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) to conduct a comprehensive review of how civil service positions are classified and compensated across state government. The resolution calls for collaboration with other state departments, agencies, and labor organizations to complete this evaluation.

Why is this important

State civil service classification and compensation systems directly affect how competitive salaries are, employee retention rates, and the state's ability to recruit qualified workers. A comprehensive review can identify pay inequities, outdated job classifications, and systemic inefficiencies that may be costing the state money or creating workforce problems across agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and timeline: A comprehensive review across all civil service positions is resource-intensive; the resolution doesn't specify budget allocation or completion deadlines, raising questions about feasibility
  • Labor negotiation dynamics: Including labor organizations in the review could lead to demands for immediate raises or reclassifications that strain state budgets, versus data-driven recommendations
  • Implementation authority: The resolution requests action but doesn't mandate it or provide enforcement mechanisms; DHRD may deprioritize the review without statutory obligation

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

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