H.B. 707 Summary

• Establishes a new class C felony offense for making false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims against the State or any county government.

• Applies the definitions of "claim" and "material" from Hawaii Revised Statutes section 661-21 and uses the definition of "government" from section 710-1000.

• Disqualifies any person convicted of making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim from holding elected office for five years from the date of conviction.

• Implements recommendations from the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct to combat fraud, waste, and corruption while restoring public trust in state government.

• Takes effect on March 22, 2075.