HB1653Introduced in the House
Relating To Claims Against The State.
Introduced by Mark Hashem, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to include in the Attorney General's annual report of claims recommended for approval a total dollar amount of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General's report to the Legislature describing the claims against the State to include additional information. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim.
Where it stands
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
January 26, 2026
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Bill history
Prefiled.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
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