Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR133

Introduced

3/7/25

Refer

3/12/25

Caption

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of The Ceo-to-worker Pay Ratio In The State.

Impact

The study proposed by SCR133 is intended to explore not only the existing pay ratios but also their impacts on the broader state economy. It aims to furnish lawmakers with data-driven insights that could inform potential legislative actions to mitigate excessive CEO compensation. When enacted, the findings from this study may lead to policy discussions around mechanisms such as tax penalties and incentives, which could help manage executive pay levels and promote more equitable wage distribution among employees.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 133 (SCR133) is a proposal in the State of Hawaii aiming to address the growing disparity between CEO and typical worker pay. The resolution calls upon the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) to conduct a comprehensive study that will analyze the ratio of executive compensation compared to employee wages throughout various industries in the state. It highlights a significant concern over the widening gap between the compensation of top executives and that of average workers, referencing alarming statistics that indicate a profound increase in CEO pay over the past decades compared to stagnant worker wages.

Contention

Despite its well-meaning intentions, SCR133 may face contention from various stakeholders, particularly those in the business community who may perceive any regulatory measures on CEO pay as an infringement on corporate governance. Meanwhile, advocates for employee rights and economic equity might support the resolution as a necessary step towards addressing systemic income inequality. The resolution recognizes the potential for proposed measures to directly affect nonprofit organizations and regulated industries, indicating a nuanced approach to the implications of executive compensation in the state.

Companion Bills

HI SR112

Same As Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of The Ceo-to-worker Pay Ratio In The State.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR20

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On Scope One, Two, And Three Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

HI SCR21

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.

HI SR12

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On Scope One, Two, And Three Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

HI SR13

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.

HI HCR42

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.

HI HR31

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.

HI HCR165

Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of For-profit, Non-profit, And Government Organizations In Hawaii That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.

HI SCR71

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Relating To Asbestos Prevalence And Abatement In Residential Properties In The State.

HI SCR184

Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.

HI HCR48

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Strengthening Labor Protections For Gig Workers In The State.

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