Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1655: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1655 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT. Primary sponsor: Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): The committee on LBT deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows public employers and exclusive representatives of bargaining units to negotiate certain retirement benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“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 on LBT deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-16-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 147).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to LBT, WAM.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 996-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Alcos, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Perruso, Quinlan, Sayama excused (3). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 03-04-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 278-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN 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.
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