HI HB1659

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 89-10.8 to expand grievance rights for public employees covered by collective bargaining agreements.

Repeals the existing prohibition that prevented employees exempt from Civil Service Law (Chapter 76) who serve at the pleasure of appointing authorities from grieving suspensions or discharges.

Grants any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit the right to grieve any disciplinary action, including suspensions and disciplinary discharges, unless their collective bargaining agreement specifically provides otherwise.

Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the legislature intends to amend before final passage).