SB 1282 Summary

• Provides fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items negotiated with the exclusive bargaining representative of Unit 2 for fiscal biennium 2009-2011.

• Allocates funding across multiple state programs and departments including program planning and budgeting (BUF 101), judicial administrative services (JUD 201), and the Hawaii health systems corporation.

• Includes salary increases and cost adjustments for state officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining under Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 89C, ensuring parity with bargaining unit members.

• Authorizes funding for Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for excluded employees in compensation plans aligned with Unit 2 members.

• Requires that unexpended or unencumbered funds lapse as of June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011, with the Act taking effect July 1, 2009.