HB 2597 Summary

• Transfers investigators from the Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Enforcement Division, Office of Homeland Security Division, Office of the Inspector General Division, and Sheriff Division of the Department of Law Enforcement from collective bargaining unit (13) to unit (14).

• Includes these investigators in the "State law enforcement officers" collective bargaining unit (14) in Hawaii Revised Statutes § 89-6(a)(14).

• Preserves all existing rights, benefits, and privileges of affected investigators under chapters 76, 78, 87A, and 88 of Hawaii Revised Statutes during and after the transition.

• Maintains existing collective bargaining agreement terms for affected employees until a new agreement is negotiated for bargaining unit (14), with no break in service.

• Becomes effective July 1, 2024.