HI SCR146

Requests the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a comprehensive statewide review of civil service job descriptions and classifications, many of which were developed decades ago and no longer reflect current duties, skills, or technological requirements.

Directs the review to assess salary ranges and compensation structures to determine if state positions are competitive with public and private sector employers, considering Hawaii's cost of living.

Requires identification of positions with chronic vacancies and analysis of whether job descriptions, minimum qualifications, or compensation are contributing factors to recruitment difficulties.

Allows exploration of artificial intelligence tools to assist in analyzing job classification data, with strict human supervision and a prohibition on AI making final determinations affecting individual employees.

Mandates consultation with state departments, employees, unions, and stakeholders, with a report due to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2027 Regular Session.