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HI SB2919

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to create one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Deputy Public Defender III position within the Office of the Public Defender
  • The new Deputy Public Defender III position would be assigned to provide counsel on constitutional and related legal matters as needed
  • The specific dollar amount for the appropriation is left blank in the bill text, to be determined during the legislative process
  • Effective date is set for July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To The Office Of The Public Defender.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 15

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/10/2026
Ways and Means2/11/2026
Judiciary1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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