SB 3144: Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Complaints; Determinations; Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-02
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-05-26: Act 041, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill removes the state's requirement that the Department of Labor regulate hoisting machines (cranes and similar lifting equipment) and certify their operators, and it abolishes the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, affecting crane operators, employers, and the labor department. It also changes how long the department can investigate employee firing or retaliation complaints under the state Occupational Safety and Health law, allowing up to 90 extra days without notice to finish an investigation and permitting further extensions with notice.
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Repeals the requirement that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations regulate hoisting machines and certify their operators and the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, including its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. (HD2)
Repeals the requirement that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations regulate hoisting machines and certify their operators and the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, including its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Repeals the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board and its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
Repeals the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board and its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate and allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 396-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by repealing the definitions of "hoisting machine" and "hoisting machine operator".
[""Hoisting machine"
means a machine with a hoist line, sling, or hydraulic lifting mechanism used
in construction, demolition, or excavation work.
"Hoisting machine operator"
means any individual who operates a hoisting machine in the State."]
SECTION 2. Section 396-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Administration. The department shall be responsible for administering occupational safety and health standards throughout the State.
(1) The department shall prescribe and enforce rules under chapter 91 as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter. The department shall make reports to the United States Secretary of Labor in the form and containing the information that the Secretary from time to time shall require pursuant to federal law;
(2) The department shall adopt, amend, or repeal occupational safety and health standards in the manner prescribed by rules adopted hereunder. Emergency temporary standards may be adopted without conforming to chapter 91 and without hearings to take immediate effect upon giving a statewide public notice of the emergency temporary standard or upon any other date that may be specified in the notice. An emergency temporary standard may be adopted if the director determines:
(A) That employees are exposed to grave danger from exposure to substances or agents determined to be toxic or physically harmful or from new hazards; and
(B) That the emergency temporary standard is necessary to protect employees from danger.
The emergency temporary standard shall be effective until superseded by a standard adopted in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 91, but in any case shall be effective no longer than six months;
(3) Variances from occupational safety and
health standards adopted under this chapter may be granted upon application of
an employer or employers. Application
for variances [must] shall correspond to procedures set forth in
the rules of this chapter. The director
may issue an order for variance if the director determines that the proponent
of the variance has demonstrated that the conditions, practices, means,
methods, operations, or processes used or proposed to be used by the employer
will provide employment and places of employment to the employer's employees [which]
that are as safe and healthful as those [which] that would
prevail if the employer complied with the standard. The employer shall also notify the employer's
employees upon each application for variance and the employees shall be given
an opportunity to request and participate in hearings or other proceedings
relating to applications for variance.
No inference of admission of violation of a standard shall be made
against the employer by reason of the employer's application for variance; and
(4) The department, upon the application of
any employer or other person affected thereby, may grant any time that may
reasonably be necessary for compliance with any order. Any person affected by an order may petition the
department for an extension of time, which may be granted if the department
finds it necessary[; and
(5) The department shall regulate
hoisting machines and shall certify their operators]."
SECTION 3. Section 396-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) Discharge or discrimination against employees for exercising any right under this chapter is prohibited. In consideration of this prohibition:
(1) No person shall discharge, suspend or otherwise discriminate in terms and conditions of employment against any employee by reason of:
(A) The
employee's failure or refusal to operate or handle any machine, device,
apparatus, or equipment [which] that is in any unsafe condition;
or
(B) The employee's failure or refusal to engage in unsafe practices in violation of this chapter or of any standard, rule, regulation, citation, or order issued under the authority of this chapter;
(2) Upon discretion of the director or request, names of complainants may be withheld from the employer;
(3) No
person shall discharge or in any manner discriminate against any employee
because the employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be
instituted any proceeding under or related to this chapter, or has testified or
intends to testify in any [such] proceeding, or is acting to
exercise or has exercised on behalf of the employee or others any right
afforded by this chapter;
(4) Any employee who believes that there has been a discharge or discrimination against the employee by any person in violation of this subsection may, within sixty days after the violation occurs, file a complaint with the director alleging unlawful discharge or discrimination and setting forth the circumstances thereof;
(5) Upon receipt of the complaint, the director shall investigate to determine if a discharge or discrimination in violation of this subsection has occurred;
(6) If upon investigation the director determines that the provisions of this subsection have been violated, the director shall order the employer to provide all appropriate relief to the employee, including rehiring or reinstating the employee to the former position with back pay and restoration of seniority;
(7) Within
ninety days of receipt of a complaint filed under this subsection, [unless
extended by the director,] the director shall notify the employee of the
final determination and any subsequent action the department will take to
resolve the complaint[;], unless the investigation cannot be
completed within that period, in which case up to ninety additional days shall
be allowed without notice. Any further
extension may be granted by the director with notice to the employee of the
additional time required and the expected date of the final determination;
and
(8) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude any employee or representative of an employee from simultaneously pursuing a cause of action for injunctive relief or any other remedy provided by law."
SECTION 4. Section 396-19, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["§396-19 Hoisting machine operators advisory board. (a)
There is created a hoisting machine operators advisory board, which
shall be placed in the department for administrative purposes, to be composed
of five members to serve without compensation and without reimbursement for
expenses. Members shall be appointed by
the governor under section 26-34.
The board shall adopt rules pursuant to
chapter 91 for the certification of hoisting machine operators.
(b)
The hoisting machine operators advisory board may employ a 0.5 full-time
equivalent office assistant, without regard to chapters 76 and 89 and may
dismiss such person as it finds necessary for the performance of its function
and duties. The board shall have the
authority to fix the office assistant's compensation."]
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
Report Title:
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Complaints; Determinations; Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board
Description:
Repeals the requirement that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations regulate hoisting machines and certify their operators and the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, including its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. (HD2)
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. |
3144 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
H.D. 1 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 396-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by repealing the definitions of "hoisting machine" and "hoisting machine operator".
[""Hoisting machine"
means a machine with a hoist line, sling, or hydraulic lifting mechanism used
in construction, demolition, or excavation work.
"Hoisting machine operator"
means any individual who operates a hoisting machine in the State."]
SECTION 2. Section 396-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Administration. The department shall be responsible for administering occupational safety and health standards throughout the State.
(1) The department shall prescribe and enforce rules under chapter 91 as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter. The department shall make reports to the United States Secretary of Labor in the form and containing the information that the Secretary from time to time shall require pursuant to federal law;
(2) The department shall adopt, amend, or repeal occupational safety and health standards in the manner prescribed by rules adopted hereunder. Emergency temporary standards may be adopted without conforming to chapter 91 and without hearings to take immediate effect upon giving a statewide public notice of the emergency temporary standard or upon any other date that may be specified in the notice. An emergency temporary standard may be adopted if the director determines:
(A) That employees are exposed to grave danger from exposure to substances or agents determined to be toxic or physically harmful or from new hazards; and
(B) That the emergency temporary standard is necessary to protect employees from danger.
The emergency temporary standard shall be effective until superseded by a standard adopted in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 91, but in any case shall be effective no longer than six months;
(3) Variances from occupational safety and
health standards adopted under this chapter may be granted upon application of
an employer or employers. Application
for variances [must] shall correspond to procedures set forth in
the rules of this chapter. The director
may issue an order for variance if the director determines that the proponent
of the variance has demonstrated that the conditions, practices, means,
methods, operations, or processes used or proposed to be used by the employer
will provide employment and places of employment to the employer's employees [which]
that are as safe and healthful as those [which] that would
prevail if the employer complied with the standard. The employer shall also notify the employer's
employees upon each application for variance and the employees shall be given
an opportunity to request and participate in hearings or other proceedings
relating to applications for variance.
No inference of admission of violation of a standard shall be made
against the employer by reason of the employer's application for variance; and
(4) The department, upon the application of
any employer or other person affected thereby, may grant any time that may
reasonably be necessary for compliance with any order. Any person affected by an order may petition the
department for an extension of time, which may be granted if the department
finds it necessary[; and
(5) The department shall regulate
hoisting machines and shall certify their operators]."
SECTION 3. Section 396-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) Discharge or discrimination against employees for exercising any right under this chapter is prohibited. In consideration of this prohibition:
(1) No person shall discharge, suspend or otherwise discriminate in terms and conditions of employment against any employee by reason of:
(A) The employee's failure or refusal to operate or handle any machine, device, apparatus, or equipment which is in any unsafe condition; or
(B) The employee's failure or refusal to engage in unsafe practices in violation of this chapter or of any standard, rule, regulation, citation or order issued under the authority of this chapter;
(2) Upon discretion of the director or request, names of complainants may be withheld from the employer;
(3) No
person shall discharge or in any manner discriminate against any employee
because the employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be
instituted any proceeding under or related to this chapter, or has testified or
intends to testify in any [such] proceeding, or is acting to
exercise or has exercised on behalf of the employee or others any right
afforded by this chapter;
(4) Any employee who believes that there has been a discharge or discrimination against the employee by any person in violation of this subsection may, within sixty days after the violation occurs, file a complaint with the director alleging unlawful discharge or discrimination and setting forth the circumstances thereof;
(5) Upon receipt of the complaint, the director shall investigate to determine if a discharge or discrimination in violation of this subsection has occurred;
(6) If upon investigation the director determines that the provisions of this subsection have been violated, the director shall order the employer to provide all appropriate relief to the employee, including rehiring or reinstating the employee to the former position with back pay and restoration of seniority;
(7) Within
ninety days of receipt of a complaint filed under this subsection, [unless
extended by the director,] the director shall notify the employee of the
final determination and any subsequent action the department will take to
resolve the complaint[;] unless the investigation cannot be completed
within that period, in which case up to ninety additional days shall be allowed
without notice. Any further extension
may be granted by the director with notice to the employee of the additional
time required and the expected date of the final determination; and
(8) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude any employee or representative of an employee from simultaneously pursuing a cause of action for injunctive relief or any other remedy provided by law."
SECTION 4. Section 396-19, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["§396-19 Hoisting machine operators advisory board. (a)
There is created a hoisting machine operators advisory board, which
shall be placed in the department for administrative purposes, to be composed
of five members to serve without compensation and without reimbursement for
expenses. Members shall be appointed by
the governor under section 26-34.
The board shall adopt rules pursuant to
chapter 91 for the certification of hoisting machine operators.
(b)
The hoisting machine operators advisory board may employ a 0.5 full-time
equivalent office assistant, without regard to chapters 76 and 89 and may
dismiss such person as it finds necessary for the performance of its function
and duties. The board shall have the
authority to fix the office assistant's compensation."]
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Complaints; Determinations; Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board
Description:
Repeals the requirement that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations regulate hoisting machines and certify their operators and the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, including its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. 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 |
S.B. NO. |
3144 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 396-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by repealing the definitions of "hoisting machine" and "hoisting machine operator".
[""Hoisting machine"
means a machine with a hoist line, sling, or hydraulic lifting mechanism used
in construction, demolition, or excavation work.
"Hoisting machine operator"
means any individual who operates a hoisting machine in the State."]
SECTION 2. Section 396-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) Discharge or discrimination against employees for exercising any right under this chapter is prohibited. In consideration of this prohibition:
(1) No person shall discharge, suspend or otherwise discriminate in terms and conditions of employment against any employee by reason of:
(A) The employee's failure or refusal to operate or handle any machine, device, apparatus, or equipment which is in any unsafe condition; or
(B) The employee's failure or refusal to engage in unsafe practices in violation of this chapter or of any standard, rule, regulation, citation or order issued under the authority of this chapter;
(2) Upon discretion of the director or request, names of complainants may be withheld from the employer;
(3) No person shall discharge or in any manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this chapter, or has testified or intends to testify in any such proceeding, or acting to exercise or exercised on behalf of the employee or others any right afforded by this chapter;
(4) Any employee who believes that there has been a discharge or discrimination against the employee by any person in violation of this subsection may, within sixty days after the violation occurs, file a complaint with the director alleging unlawful discharge or discrimination and setting forth the circumstances thereof;
(5) Upon receipt of the complaint, the director shall investigate to determine if a discharge or discrimination in violation of this subsection has occurred;
(6) If upon investigation the director determines that the provisions of this subsection have been violated, the director shall order the employer to provide all appropriate relief to the employee, including rehiring or reinstating the employee to the former position with back pay and restoration of seniority;
(7) Within
ninety days of receipt of a complaint filed under this subsection, [unless
extended by the director,] the director shall notify the employee of the
final determination and any subsequent action the department will take to
resolve the complaint[;] unless the investigation cannot be completed
within that period, in which case up to ninety additional days shall be allowed
without notice. Any further extension
may be granted by the director with notice to the employee of the additional
time required and the expected date of the final determination; and
(8) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude any employee or representative of an employee from simultaneously pursuing a cause of action for injunctive relief or any other remedy provided by law."
SECTION 3. Section 396-19, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["§396-19 Hoisting machine operators advisory board. (a)
There is created a hoisting machine operators advisory board, which
shall be placed in the department for administrative purposes, to be composed
of five members to serve without compensation and without reimbursement for
expenses. Members shall be appointed by
the governor under section 26-34.
The board shall adopt rules pursuant to
chapter 91 for the certification of hoisting machine operators.
(b)
The hoisting machine operators advisory board may employ a 0.5 full-time
equivalent office assistant, without regard to chapters 76 and 89 and may
dismiss such person as it finds necessary for the performance of its function
and duties. The board shall have the
authority to fix the office assistant's compensation."]
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect January 1, 2077.
Report Title:
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Complaints; Determinations; Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board
Description:
Repeals the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board and its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. 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. |
3144 |
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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 THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 396-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by repealing the definitions of "hoisting machine" and "hoisting machine operator".
[""Hoisting machine"
means a machine with a hoist line, sling, or hydraulic lifting mechanism used
in construction, demolition, or excavation work.
"Hoisting machine operator"
means any individual who operates a hoisting machine in the State."]
SECTION 2. Section 396-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) Discharge or discrimination against employees for exercising any right under this chapter is prohibited. In consideration of this prohibition:
(1) No person shall discharge, suspend or otherwise discriminate in terms and conditions of employment against any employee by reason of:
(A) The employee's failure or refusal to operate or handle any machine, device, apparatus, or equipment which is in any unsafe condition; or
(B) The employee's failure or refusal to engage in unsafe practices in violation of this chapter or of any standard, rule, regulation, citation or order issued under the authority of this chapter;
(2) Upon discretion of the director or request, names of complainants may be withheld from the employer;
(3) No person shall discharge or in any manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this chapter, or has testified or intends to testify in any such proceeding, or acting to exercise or exercised on behalf of the employee or others any right afforded by this chapter;
(4) Any employee who believes that there has been a discharge or discrimination against the employee by any person in violation of this subsection may, within sixty days after the violation occurs, file a complaint with the director alleging unlawful discharge or discrimination and setting forth the circumstances thereof;
(5) Upon receipt of the complaint, the director shall investigate to determine if a discharge or discrimination in violation of this subsection has occurred;
(6) If upon investigation the director determines that the provisions of this subsection have been violated, the director shall order the employer to provide all appropriate relief to the employee, including rehiring or reinstating the employee to the former position with back pay and restoration of seniority;
(7) Within
ninety days of receipt of a complaint filed under this subsection, [unless
extended by the director,] the director shall notify the employee of the
final determination and any subsequent action the department will take to
resolve the complaint[;] unless the investigation cannot be completed
within that period, in which case up to ninety additional days are allowed
without notice. Any further extension
may be granted by the director with notice to the employee of the additional
time required and the expected date of the final detemination; and
(8) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude any employee or representative of an employee from simultaneously pursuing a cause of action for injunctive relief or any other remedy provided by law."
SECTION 3. Section 396-19, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["§396-19 Hoisting machine operators advisory board. (a)
There is created a hoisting machine operators advisory board, which
shall be placed in the department for administrative purposes, to be composed
of five members to serve without compensation and without reimbursement for
expenses. Members shall be appointed by
the governor under section 26-34.
The board shall adopt rules pursuant to
chapter 91 for the certification of hoisting machine operators.
(b) The
hoisting machine operators advisory board may employ a 0.5 full-time equivalent
office assistant, without regard to chapters 76 and 89 and may dismiss such
person as it finds necessary for the performance of its function and duties. The board shall have the authority to fix the
office assistant's compensation."]
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Complaints; Determinations; Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board
Description:
Repeals the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board and its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate and allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension.
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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| May 26, 2026 | Act 041, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141). |
| May 26, 2026 | Act 041, 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141). |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Enrolled to Governor. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Passed Final Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 716). |
| Apr 21, 2026 | One Day Notice 04-22-26 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Senate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 04-22-26. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Reconsideration of action taken on 04-09-26 in disagreeing to the House amendments. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564). |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 492). |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-08-26. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1807-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 04-01-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2). |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1368-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:35AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to LAB, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 370) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | One Day Notice 03-10-26. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3086) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 25, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2318) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21. |
| Feb 9, 2026 | The committee(s) on LBT has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-11-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 8, 2026 | The committee(s) on LBT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 3:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to LBT, JDC. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Pending Introduction. |
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Location
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Votes
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| Apr 22, 2026 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 1, 2026 | The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce |
Passed |
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| Mar 19, 2026 | The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Labor |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary |
Passed |
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| Feb 11, 2026 | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology |
Passed |
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| Feb 11, 2026 | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) | *** Support | Apr 1, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3086
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 3144
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 Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 3144, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Repeal the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board and its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate; and
(2) Allow additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Your Committee finds that the State's hoisting machine certification requirements unnecessarily duplicates federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's crane operator standards under 29 C.F.R. section 1926.1427, and imposes additional paperwork, fees, and delays without improving safety. Repealing this requirement will streamline regulation and remove redundant oversight. Your Committee further finds that extending the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations' timeframe to investigate complex whistle blower complaints aligns the State's law with federal practice and provides clearer expectations for employers and employees. This measure updates the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law while reducing administrative burdens and maintaining essential workplace safety protections.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 3144, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,
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________________________________ KARL RHOADS, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2318
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 3144
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 Labor and Technology, to which was referred S.B. No. 3144 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Repeal the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board and its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate; and
(2) Allow additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Your Committee finds that the existing state certification requirement of the Hoisting Machine Advisory Board duplicates the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's national crane operator certification requirements under 29 C.F.R. section 1926.1427, and adds paperwork, fees, and administrative delays without providing additional safety benefits. Repealing this requirement from state law will streamline governance and eliminate redundant regulation. Your Committee additionally finds that allowing the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations additional time to complete complex investigations of whistleblower complaints involving workplace safety rights will align state law with federal standards and provide clearer expectations for employees and employers. Therefore, this measure modernizes the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law, reduces unnecessary administrative burdens, and preserves workplace safety protections.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an effective date of January 1, 2077, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 3144, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 3144, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Labor and Technology,
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________________________________ BRANDON J.C. ELEFANTE, Chair |
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Date
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 1, 2026 | SB3144_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_04-01-26_.PDF |
| Mar 18, 2026 | SB3144_SD1_TESTIMONY_LAB_03-19-26_.PDF |
| Mar 4, 2026 | SB3144_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-05-26_.PDF |
| Feb 11, 2026 | SB3144_TESTIMONY_LBT_02-11-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Labor
38SEC
House Standing Committee on Labor
23SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology
50SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations
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