Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 146: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PHASED MODERNIZATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

Passed one chamber Last action April 10, 2026: Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 27

Plain-language summary

SCR 146 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PHASED MODERNIZATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 27.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Karl Rhoads (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Brandon Elefante (Democratic); Troy Hashimoto (Democratic); and 2 more.