HI HB165

Amends Section 76-42, Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify and strengthen internal complaint procedures for civil service positions under the merit appeals board's jurisdiction.

Requires formal complaints to be filed within twenty working days, with the deadline tolled after receipt of a reply if informal resolution efforts were made.

Mandates that complaint forms, instructions, and procedures shall be easily accessible to employees and the general public, with complaints filed at central convenient locations.

Specifies that informal resolution procedures shall include any available administrative review process, and requires a written decision on informal resolution attempts with information on formal complaint filing options.

Takes effect June 30, 3000 (appears to be a drafting error as the date is in the distant future).