HI HB1229

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 88-63 to cap service credit for unused sick leave at a maximum of 90 days for employees who become retirement system members on or after July 1, 2021.

Employees with 60 or more days of unused sick leave continue to receive 3 months additional service credit, with 1 additional month credit for each 20 days (or major fraction) of unused sick leave above 60 days, under existing law.

Any unused sick leave exceeding 90 days is forfeited for new members, whereas previously there was no cap on sick leave credit conversion.

Employees who became members before July 1, 2021 retain the existing unlimited sick leave conversion benefit.

Takes effect July 1, 2021.