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HB 2250

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 2250 appropriates state funds to pay authorized legal claims and settlements against Hawaii state government and its officers.

Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 887).
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Bill Summary · HB 2250

Legislative bill overview

HB 2250 allocates state funds to pay claims and settlements against Hawaii state government, its officers, or employees. This is a claims appropriations bill that authorizes specific payments for legal judgments, settlements, or authorized claims that have been brought against the state.

Why is this important

Claims bills reflect real costs to taxpayers from litigation, employee disputes, property damage, or other legal liabilities the state has incurred. These appropriations represent money that must be paid regardless of other budget priorities, making transparency about the state's legal exposure important for public accountability and fiscal planning.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in bill language: The bill title doesn't specify which claims are being funded, their amounts, or justifications—making it difficult for legislators and the public to evaluate individual claim merits
  • Budget impact uncertainty: Without seeing the accompanying claims list, the total fiscal burden and impact on other state programs remains unclear
  • Oversight and accountability: Claims bills can sometimes aggregate numerous settlements without detailed public discussion of underlying incidents or patterns of liability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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