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HI HR83

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Iwamoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the State Auditor to research requirements and parameters for implementing a law tying legislator base salaries to median teacher salaries in Hawaii

  • Directs the Auditor to examine jurisdictions that have established laws or regulations connecting legislator salaries to other government positions

  • Requires the Auditor to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session convenes

  • Argues that legislators should maintain economic connection to public servants and that teacher and legislator roles share similar schedules, constituent contact, and public service demands

  • Directs transmittal of the resolution to the Auditor and Chairperson of the Commission on Salaries

Legislative Description

Requesting The Auditor To Research Implementing A Law To Require Legislator Salaries To Be Tied To Median Teacher Salaries.

Auditor

Last Action

Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 22

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Legislative Management3/14/2025

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