Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1599: RELATING TO TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1599 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Cory Chun (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the State, Legislature, and counties to amend rules and policies to ensure that certain employees can transfer accrued vacation and sick leaves if rehired by the State or a county within one calendar year of separation. Extends the allowable break in service for purposes of determining certain state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund from ninety calendar days to one full year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.