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HI SB3144

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board and eliminates the requirement for a separate state crane operator certificate in Hawaii.

  • Removes statutory definitions of "hoisting machine" and "hoisting machine operator" from the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law.

  • Extends the timeline for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete discrimination complaint investigations from 90 days to up to 180 days without requiring formal notice of extension.

  • Requires employee notification only if investigations extend beyond 180 days, at which point the director must provide the expected date of final determination.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2077.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Hawaii Occupational Safety And Health Law.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Last Action

Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:35AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor & Public Employment3/12/2026
Judiciary2/18/2026
Labor and Technology2/2/2026

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