HI HB359

Requires corrections officers employed at state correctional facilities to work at least 40 hours per week to qualify for overtime compensation.

Applies only to collective bargaining agreements executed after the effective date of the Act.

Addresses overtime costs at correctional facilities, citing $2.6 million in overtime costs at Oahu Community Correctional Center in fiscal year 2013 and $3.2 million in fiscal year 2012.

Aims to reduce taxpayer costs by managing the frequent use of sick leave by corrections officers, which triggers overtime expenses when replacement officers must be called in or asked to work double shifts.