Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 138: 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 May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Plain-language summary

SR 138 is a 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 (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Sponsors

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