HI HB1173

Repeals the prohibition against using arbitration to resolve impasses or disputes relating to state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF).

Repeals the Legislature's role in determining state and county EUTF contribution amounts when agreement cannot be reached between parties.

Permits bargaining unit members to use state and county EUTF contributions as a basis for striking.

Aims to promote more meaningful discussion during collective bargaining negotiations regarding employer contributions to the EUTF.

Committee on Finance recommends passage; Department of Budget and Finance opposed the measure.