HB1659Introduced in the House
Relating To Collective Bargaining.
Introduced by Jackson Sayama, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve any disciplinary action, unless the collective bargaining agreement specifically provides otherwise. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Where it stands
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Prefiled.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 1
Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 02-10-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 277-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).
Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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