SB 3082: Military Families; Family Leave; Qualifying Military Exigency
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-27
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-05-19: Act 013, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law. (CD1)
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that Hawaii's family leave law does not currently recognize qualifying exigencies experienced by family members of military service members as a permissible reason for family leave. Aligning Hawaii's family leave law with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which acknowledges such exigencies, will provide critical support and reinforce the State's commitment to those who serve.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to strengthen support for military families by expanding family leave eligibility to include qualifying military exigencies.
SECTION 2. Section 398-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Qualifying military exigency" means a qualifying exigency that is related to active duty service, as provided in title 29 Code of Federal Regulations section 825.126, by an employee's child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent in the United States armed forces."
SECTION 3. Section 398-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) An employee shall be entitled to a total of four weeks of family leave during any calendar year:
(1) Upon
the birth of a child of the employee or the adoption of a child; [or]
(2) To care for the employee's child, spouse,
reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent with a serious health
condition[.]; or
(3) For a qualifying military exigency."
SECTION 4. Section 398-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§398-5 Notice. In any case in which the necessity for family
leave for purposes of birth or adoption of a child [or];
providing care to a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, or parent;
or qualifying military exigency is foreseeable, the employee shall provide
the employer with prior notice of the expected birth or adoption [or],
serious health condition, or qualifying military exigency in a manner
that is reasonable and practicable.
Requests for family leave shall include evidence that the employee has
submitted the request and provided required data in accordance with section
398-9.5."
SECTION 5. Section 398-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§398-6 Certification. (a) An employer may require that a claim for family leave be supported by written certification.
(b) For the birth of a child, certification shall be issued by a health care provider or the family court. For the placement of a child for adoption with the employee, certification shall be issued by a recognized adoption agency, the attorney handling the adoption, or by the individual officially designated by the birth parent to select and approve the adoptive family.
(c) When leave is to care for a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent who has a serious health condition, certification shall be issued by the health care provider of the individual requiring care. Certification shall be considered sufficient if it provides information as required by the director.
(d) When leave is for a qualifying military exigency, documentation shall include a copy of official military orders."
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
Report Title:
Military Families; Family Leave; Qualifying Military Exigency
Description:
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that Hawaii's family leave law does not currently recognize qualifying exigencies experienced by family members of military service members as a permissible reason for family leave. Aligning Hawaii's family leave law with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which acknowledges such exigencies, will provide critical support and reinforce the State's commitment to those who serve.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to strengthen support for military families by expanding family leave eligibility to include qualifying military exigencies.
SECTION 2. Section 398-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Qualifying military exigency" means a qualifying exigency that is related to active duty service, as provided in title 29 Code of Federal Regulations section 825.126, by an employee's child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent in the United States Armed Forces."
SECTION 3. Section 398-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) An employee shall be entitled to a total of four weeks of family leave during any calendar year:
(1) Upon
the birth of a child of the employee or the adoption of a child; [or]
(2) To care for the employee's child, spouse,
reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent with a serious health
condition[.]; or
(3) For a qualifying military exigency."
SECTION 4. Section 398-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§398-5 Notice. In any case in which the necessity for family
leave for purposes of birth or adoption of a child [or];
providing care to a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, or parent;
or qualifying military exigency is foreseeable, the employee shall provide
the employer with prior notice of the expected birth or adoption [or],
serious health condition, or qualifying military exigency in a manner
that is reasonable and practicable.
Requests for family leave shall include evidence that the employee has
submitted the request and provided required data in accordance with section
398-9.5."
SECTION 5. Section 398-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§398-6 Certification. (a) An employer may require that a claim for family leave be supported by written certification.
(b) For the birth of a child, certification shall be issued by a health care provider or the family court. For the placement of a child for adoption with the employee, certification shall be issued by a recognized adoption agency, the attorney handling the adoption, or by the individual officially designated by the birth parent to select and approve the adoptive family.
(c) When leave is to care for a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent who has a serious health condition, certification shall be issued by the health care provider of the individual requiring care. Certification shall be considered sufficient if it provides information as required by the director.
(d) When leave is for a qualifying military exigency, documentation shall include a copy of official military orders."
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Military Families; Family Leave; Qualifying Military Exigency
Description:
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
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3082 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that Hawaii's family leave law does not currently recognize qualifying exigencies experienced by family members of military service members as a permissible reason for family leave. Aligning Hawaii's family leave law with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which acknowledges such exigencies, will provide critical support and reinforce the State's commitment to those who serve.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to strengthen support for military families by expanding family leave eligibility to include qualifying military exigencies.
SECTION 2. Section 398-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Qualifying military exigency" means a qualifying exigency that is related to active duty service, as provided in title 29 Code of Federal Regulations section 825.126, by an employee's child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent in the United States Armed Forces."
SECTION 3. Section 398-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) An employee shall be entitled to a total of four weeks of family leave during any calendar year:
(1) Upon
the birth of a child of the employee or the adoption of a child; [or]
(2) To care for the employee's child, spouse,
reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent with a serious health
condition[.]; or
(3) For a qualifying military exigency."
SECTION 4. Section 398-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§398-5 Notice. In any case in which the necessity for family
leave for purposes of birth or adoption of a child [or];
providing care to a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, or parent;
or qualifying military exigency is foreseeable, the employee shall provide
the employer with prior notice of the expected birth or adoption [or],
serious health condition, or qualifying military exigency in a manner
that is reasonable and practicable. Requests for family leave shall include
evidence that the employee has submitted the request and provided required data
in accordance with section 398-9.5."
SECTION 5. Section 398-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§398-6 Certification. (a) An employer may require that a claim for family leave be supported by written certification.
(b) For the birth of a child, certification shall be issued by a health care provider or the family court. For the placement of a child for adoption with the employee, certification shall be issued by a recognized adoption agency, the attorney handling the adoption, or by the individual officially designated by the birth parent to select and approve the adoptive family.
(c) When leave is to care for a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent who has a serious health condition, certification shall be issued by the health care provider of the individual requiring care. Certification shall be considered sufficient if it provides information as required by the director.
(d) When leave is for a qualifying military exigency, documentation shall include a copy of official military orders."
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2077.
Report Title:
Military Families; Family Leave; Qualifying Military Exigency
Description:
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
3082 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that Hawaii's family leave law does not currently recognize qualifying exigencies experienced by family members of military service members as a permissible reason for family leave. Aligning Hawaii's family leave law with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which acknowledges such exigencies, will provide critical support and reinforce the State's commitment to those who serve.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to strengthen support for military families by expanding family leave eligibility to include qualifying military exigencies.
SECTION 2. Section 398-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding one new definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Qualifying military exigency" means a qualifying exigency that is related to active duty service, as provided in title 29 Code of Federal Regulations section 825.126, by an employee's child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent in the United States Armed Forces."
SECTION 3. Section 398-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) An employee shall be entitled to a total of four weeks of family leave during any calendar year:
(1) Upon
the birth of a child of the employee or the adoption of a child; [or]
(2) To care for the employee's child, spouse,
reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent with a serious health
condition[.]; or
(3) For a qualifying military exigency."
SECTION 4. Section 398-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§398-5 Notice. In any case in which the necessity for family
leave for purposes of birth or adoption of a child [or],
providing care to a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, or parent,
or qualifying military exigency is foreseeable, the employee shall provide
the employer with prior notice of the expected birth or adoption [or],
serious health condition, or qualifying military exigency in a manner
that is reasonable and practicable. Requests for family leave shall include
evidence that the employee has submitted the request and provided required data
in accordance with section 398-9.5."
SECTION 5. Section 398-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§398-6 Certification. (a) An employer may require that a claim for family leave be supported by written certification.
(b) For the birth of a child, certification shall be issued by a health care provider or the family court. For the placement of a child for adoption with the employee, certification shall be issued by a recognized adoption agency, the attorney handling the adoption, or by the individual officially designated by the birth parent to select and approve the adoptive family.
(c) When leave is to care for a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent who has a serious health condition, certification shall be issued by the health care provider of the individual requiring care. Certification shall be considered sufficient if it provides information as required by the director.
(d) When leave is for a qualifying military exigency, documentation shall include a copy of official military orders."
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
Military Families; Family Leave; Qualifying Military Exigency
Description:
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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Status
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| May 19, 2026 | Act 013, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113). |
| May 19, 2026 | Act 013, 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113). |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Enrolled to Governor. |
| May 1, 2026 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 882). |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 803). |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-30-26. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 5-26) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-26. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 5-26). |
| Apr 24, 2026 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Sayama, Morikawa, Iwamoto, Templo, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 24, 2026 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Fukunaga, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 2:30PM; Conference Room 016. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816). |
| Apr 23, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Belatti, Sayama, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Iwamoto, Templo, Souza. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Fukunaga, Kanuha Co-Chairs; Fevella. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710). |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 740). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2101-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4). |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1453-26), recommending referral to FIN. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1213-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to LAB. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Iwamoto; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Monday, 03-16-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 03-13-26 9:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Friday, 03-13-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Referred to PBS, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 105) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | One Day Notice 03-06-26. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2726) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | The committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 23, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Reported from LBT/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2572) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Fevella. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | The committee(s) on LBT/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Pending Introduction. |
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| Apr 30, 2026 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2026 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 14, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Mar 24, 2026 | The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Labor |
Passed |
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| Mar 16, 2026 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Public Safety |
Passed |
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| Mar 6, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 18, 2026 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs |
Passed |
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| Feb 18, 2026 | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Defense-State Liaison Office, Pacific Southwest Region | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Department of Labor and Industrial Relations | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Hawai'i National Guard | *** Support | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Hawai'i National Guard, Department of Defense | *** Support | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Hawai'i National Guard, Department of Defense (Director, Joint Staff) | *** Support | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Military and Community Relations Office (MACRO) | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense | ** Support | |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary of War - Manpower and Reserve Affairs | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| U.S. Defense-State Liaison Office, Pacific Southwest Region | *** Support | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Veterans Caucus, DPH | *** Support | Mar 24, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2726
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 3082
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 3082, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to strengthen support for Hawaii's military families.
Specifically, this measure expands eligibility under Hawaii's family leave law to include qualifying military exigencies.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Hawaii National Guard; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Military and Community Relations Office of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; and two individuals.
Your Committee finds that military families face unique challenges stemming from the demands of military life, including frequent relocations, short-notice deployments, and other service‑related obligations. Currently, employees whose relatives experience exigencies related to active-duty service are not eligible to take family leave under Hawaii's family leave law. This measure would address this gap by providing qualifying employees with up to four weeks of family leave during a calendar year for a qualifying military exigency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 3082, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2572
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 3082
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 3082 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to authorize an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law.
Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense; Hawaiʻi National Guard, Department of Defense; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Military and Community Relations Office; and one individual.
Your Committees find that military families struggle with unique disruptions that require them to take urgent time off from work to manage essential responsibilities. Your Committees further find however, that Hawaii's Family Leave law, unlike the federal Family Medical Leave Act does not recognize qualifying military exigencies as a valid reason for family leave. This measure provides critical support consistent with federal law, to military service members and family members as they manage military life challenges.
Your Committees have amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an effective date of January 1, 2077, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 3082, as amended herein, and recommend that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 3082, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs,
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________________________________ CAROL FUKUNAGA, Chair |
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________________________________ BRANDON J.C. ELEFANTE, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 7, 2026 | SB3082_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_04-07-26_.PDF |
| Mar 24, 2026 | SB3082_HD1_TESTIMONY_LAB_03-24-26_.PDF |
| Mar 16, 2026 | SB3082_SD1_TESTIMONY_PBS_03-16-26_.PDF |
| Mar 12, 2026 | SB3082_SD1_TESTIMONY_PBS_03-13-26_.PDF |
| Mar 2, 2026 | SB3082_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-02-26_.PDF |
| Feb 18, 2026 | SB3082_TESTIMONY_LBT-PSM_02-18-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
3MIN
Conference Committee
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Labor
24SEC
House Standing Committee on Labor
3MIN
House Standing Committee on Public Safety
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Public Safety
13SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
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