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HI SB3096

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases employer contribution rates for the Employees' Retirement System beginning fiscal year 2027-2028 for police officers, firefighters, and corrections officers from 41% to 44% of member compensation.

  • Maintains the employer contribution rate at 24% of member compensation for all other state employees, unchanged from the current rate established in fiscal year 2020-2021.

  • Amends Section 88-122 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to address unfunded accrued liability in the state pension system.

  • Allows contribution rate adjustments if the amortization period exceeds the maximum funding period, if there is no unfunded liability, or based on actuarial investigations.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2077.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Employees' Retirement System's Employer Contributions For Normal Cost And Accrued Liability.

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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 Means2/18/2026
Labor and Technology1/30/2026

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