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HI SB249

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jill Tokuda

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies with non-general funds to reimburse the general fund for health benefits contributions made for employees whose compensation is or was paid from those non-general funds, beginning in fiscal year 2016-2017.

  • Requires state and county agencies receiving federal funds to set aside a portion of those federal funds to reimburse the State for health benefits contributions made for employees whose compensation is or was paid from federal funds.

  • Expands the reimbursement requirement to include contributions made pursuant to section 87A-42(b) or (c), specifically addressing the state public employer's annual required contribution for other post-employment benefits.

  • Directs the director of finance to establish the rate or formula for reimbursements and obtain approval from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if deemed necessary.

  • Takes effect on January 7, 2059.

Legislative Description

Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Annual Required Contribution, Non-general or Federal Fund Reimbursement

Last Action

The committee on WAM deferred the measure.

2/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/4/2015
Judiciary and Labor1/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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