Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2460: RELATING TO PRIVATE SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2460 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PRIVATE SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 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.
Expands under certain circumstances the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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 02-04-26 3:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.