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HI HB1595
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Garrett
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AI Summary
- Removes the current statutory salary cap of $175,000 per year for the state librarian position
- Grants the Board of Education authority to set the state librarian's salary without a maximum limit
- Addresses recruitment and retention challenges for overseeing Hawaii's statewide public library system across all islands
- Aligns the state librarian position with other executive-level appointments that are not subject to statutory salary caps
- Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)
Legislative Description
Relating To The State Librarian.
State Librarian
Last Action
Referred to EDU, WAM.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/10/2026
Finance2/20/2026
Education1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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