This amendment creates a rule that allows public school teachers in Hawaii to get automatic yearly salary increases if they work well, but only if union leaders agree to it and the state government approves spending money for it.
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HB1890
Annual Salary Increases for Hawaii Teachers
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 11:30 PM
In one sentence
This law provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers who complete one year of satisfactory service, if the increase is included in a union contract and money is available.
What it does
- Provides annual salary step increases for teachers who finish one year of good work and meet other legal requirements.
- Allows teachers at their highest pay level to get extra 'longevity' raises after three years, if funds exist.
- Requires that these salary changes be part of a collective bargaining agreement under state law.
- Limits all payments to the amount of money the Legislature provides for this purpose.
Who it affects
- Public school teachers in Hawaii who have completed one year of satisfactory service.
- Teachers working at public charter schools if they are included in the bargaining agreement.
- The State Department of Education and other agencies that manage teacher payrolls.
Limits and unknowns
- The law only works if the Legislature approves enough money in the state budget.
- Salary increases must be agreed upon by union leaders and school officials before they happen.
- Teachers must meet specific legal requirements listed in other sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes to qualify.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Collective Bargaining Agreement
- A contract between teachers' unions and school officials that sets rules for wages and working conditions, required by state law section 89-9.
- Satisfactory Service
- Working well enough to meet the job requirements set by state law during a specific time period.
- Longevity Step Increases
- Extra pay given to teachers who have stayed at their highest regular salary level for three years or more, subject to available funds.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature. (CD1)
Official activity
Bill history
- Act 233, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).H
- Act 233, 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).S
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).S
- Transmitted to Governor.H
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).H
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).H
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).S
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26S
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 180-26).S
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.H
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 180-26) as amended in (CD 1).H
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Kim, Kidani, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.S
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, Sayama, Lee, M., La Chica, Olds, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.H
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 1:35PM in conference room 229.H
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 1:35PM in conference room 229.H
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 1:32PM in conference room 229.H
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 782).H
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Kim, Kidani Co-Chairs; Lamosao.S
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).S
- House Conferees Appointed: Woodson, Sayama, Lee, M. Co-Chairs; La Chica, Olds, Souza.H
Changes
Amendments
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This amendment creates a rule that allows public school teachers in Hawaii to get automatic yearly salary increases if they work well, but only if union leaders agree to it and the state government approves spending money for it.