THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Senator Brian Kanno, Chair

Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, March 17, 2004

TIME:

1:15 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 2659

HD1

(HSCR681-04)

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Appropriates general funds for the establishment of two new positions in the disability compensation division of the department of labor and industrial relations to process vocational rehabilitation plans. (HB2659 HD1)

LBR, WAM

HB 2215

HD2

(HSCR721-04)

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Clarifies that an employee who received a special retirement incentive benefit may be reemployed by the State without having to forfeit all benefits received if the employee's subsequent employment with the State is by contract-for-service for a period not to exceed one year in duration. Amends Sections 88-98 and 88-273, HRS, to conform statutory language. (HB2215 HD2)

LBR, WAM

HB 2262

HD1

(HSCR722-04)

RELATING TO PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.

Provides that if a police officer who suffers from a service-connected disability continues public service in any position other than as a police officer, the member's retirement allowance shall be 2-1/2% of the member's average final compensation for each year of credited service as a police officer. (HB2262 HD1)

LBR, WAM

HB 2398

HD2

(HSCR723-04)

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Establishes the employer contributions to the Employees' Retirement System at 15.75 percent of the member's compensation for police and firefighters and 13.75 percent of the member's compensation for all other employees beginning in FY 2005-2006. Eliminates the separate computation of contributions for the Early Incentive Retirement Plan and includes in the total contributions computed as a stated percentage of compensation payment for the remaining amounts due for the Plan as of June 30, 2005. (HB2398 HD2)

LBR, WAM

HB 2403

HD1

(HSCR708-04)

RELATING TO THE FEDERAL TAX LIMIT ON COMPENSATION APPLICABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Applies the federal tax limits on pension compensation effective 7/1/96, and adds a nontax-qualified arrangement to protect benefits accrued in excess of the federal tax limits for the period 7/1/96, through 6/30/04. Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds to pay the nontax-qualified benefits. (HB2403 HD1)

LBR, WAM

HB 2404

HD1

(HSCR715-04)

RELATING TO FEDERAL TAX QUALIFICATION OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Incorporates some of the required provisions into chapter 88 and authorizes the Board of Trustees to adopt as rules the remainder of the required provisions that are not presently part of chapter 88 or the rules of the ERS. Incorporates federal tax provisions relating to pension plans of State and local government. Gives the Board of Trustees expedited rulemaking authority for the limited purpose of adopting rules to comply with the requirements of IRC section 401 (a). (HB2404 HD1)

LBR, WAM

HB 2446

(HSCR629-04)

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING INCREASES.

Appropriates emergency funds ($7,417,636) for collective bargaining increases for DOE employees who are members of units 1 & 5.

LBR, WAM

HB 2466

(HSCR684-04)

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM.

Appropriates additional emergency funds ($4,993,726) for the state workers' compensation program, for FY 2003-2004.

LBR, WAM

HB 2467

HD1

(HSCR686-04)

RELATING TO SALARIES.

Adjusts the salaries of certain positions in the following departments or agencies: the Hawaii Labor Relations Board, the Stadium Authority, the House & Community Development Corporation of Hawaii, the PUC, the Office of Solid Waste Management, the Executive Office on Aging, the Hawaii Paroling Authority, the Office of Veterans' Services, the Labor & Industrial Relations Appeals Board, the Office of Community Services, and the Office of the State Public Defender. Effective February 31, 2103. (HB2467 HD1)

LBR, WAM

HB 2579

HD1

(HSCR653-04)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

Appropriates funds to pay for the arbitrated salary increases for bargaining units 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 13. Includes appropriations for state employees assigned to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and employees excluded from collective bargaining. (HB2579 HD1)

LBR, WAM

HB 2580

(HSCR626-04)

RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS.

Appropriates funds for salary increases and makes other cost adjustments for state officers and employees who are excluded from collective bargaining.

LBR, WAM

HB 2581

HD1

(HSCR665-04)

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Funds all collective bargaining cost items in the arbitration award for state employees in unit 10, including excluded employees and employers assigned to the Hawaii health systems corporation. (HB2581 HD1)

LBR, WAM

HB 2582

(HSCR627-04)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Provides fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for unit 7 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the state and the exclusive bargaining representative for fiscal year 2004-2005.

LBR, WAM

HB 2583

(HSCR628-04)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for raises for bargaining unit 5 (teachers).

LBR, WAM

HB 2584

HD1

(HSCR599-04)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Provides fund authorization and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 1 and their excluded counterparts. (HB2584 HD1)

LBR, WAM

     

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 202, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6830.

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Senator Brian Kanno

Chair