HI SR138

Requests the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a comprehensive statewide review of civil service job descriptions and classifications, with findings due 20 days before the 2027 legislative session.

Requires assessment of whether current salary ranges and compensation structures are competitive with public and private sector labor markets, accounting for Hawaii's cost of living.

Calls for identification of positions with chronic vacancies and analysis of whether job descriptions, minimum qualifications, or compensation levels contribute to recruitment difficulties.

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

Mandates consultation with state departments, employees, unions, and stakeholders to ensure changes respect collective bargaining agreements, civil service protections, and workforce equity considerations.