THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

792

THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to employee training.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 78, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding three new sections to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§78-     Public employees training program; board; executive director.  (a)  There is established the public employees training program to be placed within the department of human resources development for administrative purposes.

     (b)  The public employees training program shall be governed by the board of the public employees training program.  The board shall consist of the following members:

     (1)  The executive director of the public employees training program, who shall serve as the chair; provided that in matters involving the selection and appointment of an executive director, the executive director shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member and the member of the board appointed by the governor pursuant to paragraph (6) shall serve as the chair;

     (2)  The director of human resources development who shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member;

     (3)  The director of labor and industrial relations who shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member;

     (4)  The university of Hawaii system vice president of community colleges;

     (5)  One representative from each exclusive representative that represents state employees;

     (6)  One member appointed by the governor;

     (7)  One member appointed by the president of the senate; and

     (8)  One member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

If a tie vote occurs, the vote of the chair shall count as two votes.  The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses in the performance of their official duties.

     (c)  The board shall develop a plan for the creation and development of training programs to improve and enhance state employees' understanding of their job duties.  Programs shall be developed in the following order of priority:

     (1)  Orientation programs for new employees;

     (2)  Programs for entry-level employees and line supervisors;

     (3)  Programs for the professional development of current employees to assist employees in career advancement;

     (4)  Programs for the enhancement of workplace skills; and

     (5)  Other programs to assist in career advancement.

     (d)  The board of the public employees training program shall appoint an executive director of the public employees training program, who shall:

     (1)  Serve as the chief executive officer of the public employees training program;

     (2)  Be responsible for administering orientation and training programs for all state employees;

     (3)  By reason of education or extensive experience, be generally recognized as being professionally qualified in the administration of state employee training programs;

     (4)  Be familiar with the people and cultures of Hawaii;

     (5)  Serve without regard to chapter 76; and

     (6)  Select necessary additional staff pursuant to chapter 76, within available appropriations.

     §78-     Public employees training fund.  (a)  There is established within the state treasury the public employees training fund into which shall be deposited the following moneys:

     (1)  Beginning August 1, 2019:

          (A)  For a public employee subject to chapter 89:

              (i)  An amount equal to 0.01 per cent of the public employee's gross salary; or

             (ii)  An amount negotiated between the employer and the employee's exclusive representative; or

          (B)  For an employee not subject to chapter 89, an amount equal to 0.01 per cent of the public employee's gross salary;

     (2)  Appropriations by the legislature to the special fund; and

     (3)  Gifts, donations, and grants from public agencies and private persons.

All interest earned or accrued on moneys deposited in the fund shall become part of the fund.  The fund shall be administered by the department of human resources development; provided that the department may contract with a public or private agency to provide the day-to-day management of the fund.

     (b)  Subject to legislative authorization, the board of the public employees training program may expend the moneys in the fund for the development and implementation of training programs for state employees.

     §78-     New employees; orientation on benefits and rights.  (a)  Each newly hired employee shall be provided a general orientation on the employee's benefits and rights within twenty calendar days of being hired.  The orientation shall be conducted by the employee's respective jurisdiction.

     (b)  The exclusive representative who represents the employee, if any, may attend the employee's general orientation and present information on the employee's benefits and rights.

     (c)  As used in this section, "exclusive representative" has the same meaning as in section 76-11."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Public Employee Training; Collective Bargaining

 

Description:

Establishes the public employees training program to provide training to state employees.  Allocates either 0.01% of each employee's gross salary, or an amount negotiated pursuant to collective bargaining, to the public employees training program.  Requires all new employees to be provided with a general orientation on their benefits and rights.

 

 

 

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