HI HB1346

Establishes automatic annual salary step increases for public school teachers in bargaining unit (5) who complete a year of satisfactory service and meet specified requirements under Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 302A-602 to 302A-639 and 302A-701

Creates longevity step increases for teachers who have served satisfactorily for three years at their maximum increment step or in any longevity step

All salary increases are subject to collective bargaining agreement terms and availability of funds

Addresses teacher retention crisis, noting that 71% of teachers leave Hawaii within five years and that Hawaii teachers have the lowest cost-of-living-adjusted salaries in the nation at approximately $24,409 starting salary

Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)