HI HB1414

Expands the Hawaii Labor Relations Board's powers to establish qualifications and maintain lists of mediators, grievance arbitrators, and interest arbitrators, or any combination thereof.

Adds a new board function to review and determine qualifications and criteria for a list of five qualified arbitrators provided pursuant to section 89-11(e)(2)(A) for resolving collective bargaining impasses.

Modifies arbitration panel procedures for public employee collective bargaining impasses by requiring arbitrators to be "qualified and experienced interest arbitrators" when selected from the American Arbitration Association list.

Makes technical corrections including replacing "which" with "that" in language describing provisions parties propose for inclusion in final collective bargaining agreements.

Takes effect on January 1, 2050.