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HRS §342B-17

Air quality modeler jobs and how they are funded

The department can create permanent jobs called air quality modelers to study how air releases affect the environment. The director hires these workers without following the usual state hiring rules. The money to pay them comes from a special clean air fund.

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The statute, as written — Air quality modelers

The department may establish permanent exempt positions known as air quality modelers for the purpose of assessing the impact of air releases. The positions shall be appointed by the director without regard to chapter 76. The funds for these positions shall come from the clean air special fund established in section 342B-32.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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