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HI SB2522
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Nishihara
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 37-77, Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish procedures for claims against the State exceeding amounts the comptroller can pay under section 41D-3
- Requires the attorney general to investigate and determine whether settlements or judgments should be paid from the affected department's operating budget or the general fund
- Attorney general must consider how the department's actions or inactions contributed to the dispute and may consider the department's budget size relative to the settlement amount
- If the legislature disagrees with the attorney general's recommendation to use general funds, payment must come from the affected department's operating budget, with potential legislative appropriation and reimbursement requirement
- Attorney general must consult with the governor before settling any claim exceeding $75,000 that requires legislative approval
- Takes effect July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Relating To Claims Against The State.
Payments
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
2/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/14/2020
Government Operations1/23/2020
Full Bill Text
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