HI SB2723

Modifies Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 89-11 to add consideration of impact on other bargaining units when arbitration panels evaluate employer's financial ability to meet arbitration costs.

Requires arbitration panels to base ability-to-fund analysis on constitutional, statutory, and ordinance provisions governing appropriations and budgeting, including the six-year financial plan, rather than on employer's ability to raise taxes or fees.

Limits wage comparison factor to similar services performed in Hawaii only, removing comparison to services performed outside the state.

Requires arbitration panels to define unique factors and explain basis of decisions when awards differ from employer's final position.

Allows employers to report to legislature any perceived failures by arbitration panels to properly apply the statutory factors in their decision.