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SCR 85

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 collaborate with state agencies and labor groups to comprehensively review and potentially overhaul civil service job classifications and compensation systems.

Resolution scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 04-16-26 9:00AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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Bill Summary · SCR 85

Legislative bill overview

SCR 85 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) to conduct a comprehensive review of how civil service positions are classified and compensated. The resolution calls for collaboration with other state departments, agencies, and labor organizations to complete this evaluation, which appears to be an ongoing project.

Why is this important

State civil service classification and compensation systems directly affect thousands of public employees and determine salary equity, job progression, and recruitment/retention capabilities. An outdated or inequitable system can lead to difficulty filling critical positions, employee dissatisfaction, and budget inefficiencies. A thorough review ensures taxpayer money is spent effectively while maintaining competitive wages for public sector workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and timeline: A comprehensive review requires significant resources and staff time, with unclear completion deadlines or budget allocations specified in the resolution
  • Labor union influence: Involving labor organizations could be viewed as either ensuring worker fairness or creating conflicts of interest in determining compensation standards
  • Implementation authority: The resolution requests action but lacks enforcement mechanisms; DHRD may deprioritize the review if not formally mandated with specific deadlines and funding

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

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