HRS §89-19

This law wins over other laws on the same topic

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This section says that this chapter (the state labor relations law) overrides any other state law, county rule, or government order that conflicts with it. It applies to all state and county agencies, including human resources and civil service. It is a narrow rule about which law wins.

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The statute, as written — Chapter takes precedence, when

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

This chapter shall take precedence over all conflicting statutes concerning this subject matter and shall preempt all contrary local ordinances, executive orders, legislation, or rules adopted by the State, a county, or any department or agency thereof, including the departments of human resources development or of personnel services or the civil service commission.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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