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HI SB2382
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Fukunaga
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program within the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement to provide $15,000 annual retention bonuses to eligible sworn law enforcement officers
- Eligibility requires full-time sworn officers to work a minimum of 2,000 hours during the preceding fiscal year, including regular duty, approved overtime, sick leave, and vacation leave
- Bonuses are non-base, non-pensionable payments that will not affect base salary, retirement benefits, or other salary-based calculations, and are subject to collective bargaining negotiations
- Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to submit a report to the legislature by December 1, 2028, evaluating the program's effectiveness on recruitment, retention, vacancy rates, and cost savings
- Program takes effect July 1, 2026, and sunsets June 30, 2028, with appropriations from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027
Legislative Description
Relating To Law Enforcement.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor & Public Employment3/10/2026
Ways and Means2/10/2026
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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