HI SB828

Establishes a new chapter in Hawaii Revised Statutes governing apostilles and non-apostille certifications for document authentication.

Defines key terms: apostille (certification under the 1961 Hague Treaty), Hague Treaty, and non-apostille certification (issued by lieutenant governor for non-Hague Treaty countries).

Authorizes the lieutenant governor to assess a fee for each apostille or non-apostille certification issued, with revenues deposited into a new Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund.

Creates the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund under the office of the lieutenant governor's administration, funded by certification fees, interest earned, and legislative appropriations.

Allows the office of the lieutenant governor to expend special fund moneys for operational expenses including postage and supplies; takes effect July 1, 2112.