Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1654: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1654 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), HOLT, Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Attorney General to establish a confidential process for persons to anonymously file complaints against public employees. Requires the Attorney General to review and forward the complaints to the department, board, commission, or agency deemed appropriate by the Attorney General. Requires the departments, boards, commissions, and agencies to process the complaint pursuant to their standard complaint‑processing procedures and report the disposition to the Attorney General. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 283-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).
- The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 02-10-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.