May 2009 (Archives)

Immediate Legislative Action Needed by Friday Noon!

Governor Lingle announced she is vetoing tax increases contained within the budget passed by the Legislature. The budget does not include the $278 million demanded by the Governor for employee compensation cuts. The budget does contain a reduction in funds for the University of Hawaii which will become worse if the tax increases are not…

2009-05-22T09:04:00-10:00May 22, 2009|Legislative|

April/May Schedule of Campus Meetings: Update on Bargaining

These meetings are a continuation of conversations with J. N. Musto, Chief Negotiator, and members of the Collective Bargaining Committee describing the status of negotiations between the State of Hawaii and the UH BOR with the UHPA. An update on the current legislative budget and appropriation bills will also be presented.

2014-07-29T19:29:45-10:00May 4, 2009|Campus Specific|

Legislation Update

HB 1550 CD1 passed which provides that purchase of retirement credit in the hybrid plan from a 403(b) is subject to income tax. The effective date is July 1, 2009. HB1536 CD1 requires a 5% reduction in pay for state executives and legislators effective only for the biennium. Salaries shall be restored July 1, 2011. The effective date is July 1, 2009.

2009-05-04T12:59:00-10:00May 4, 2009|Legislative|
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