Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1658: RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1658 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Primary sponsor: Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 12:00PM in Conference Room 016.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the collective bargaining negotiation procedure on the repricing of classes within a bargaining unit for public employees. Establishes an impasse procedure to be applied when an employer fails to initiate the negotiation or the parties fail to reach an agreement within certain timeframes. Repeals existing law that requires a different impasse procedure to apply in those situations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| 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
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 12:00PM in Conference Room 016.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Kim Co-Chair; Lamosao.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 791).
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 05-01-26 8:45AM in conference room 016.
- House Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Lee, M. Co-Chairs; Reyes Oda.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Moriwaki, Richards. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 597) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3665) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
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