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HR 104

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 Jackson Sayama

Hawaii legislature requests comprehensive review of civil service job classifications and pay systems across state government with stakeholder collaboration.

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Bill Summary · HR 104

Legislative bill overview

HR 104 requests that Hawaii's Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) work with state departments, agencies, and labor organizations to conduct a comprehensive review of how civil service positions are classified and compensated. This is a request resolution rather than binding legislation, meaning it expresses legislative intent without creating legal mandates.

Why is this important

Civil service classification and compensation systems directly affect how state employees are hired, paid, and advanced. A comprehensive review could identify pay inequities, modernize outdated job categories, and improve workforce retention—issues that affect service delivery across all state agencies and impact the state budget.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and timeline: A comprehensive statewide review is resource-intensive and time-consuming; unclear whether DHRD has sufficient staff and funding to conduct thorough analysis without delays to regular operations
  • Labor negotiation complications: Involving labor organizations could create tension if findings recommend changes that unions view as unfavorable, potentially complicating future contract negotiations
  • Scope ambiguity: The resolution doesn't specify whether review findings require legislative action to implement, leaving unclear what happens with recommendations and who decides implementation priorities

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

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