SB2311: Relating To Claims Against The State.
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments
Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Committee decisionWhat this measure contains
Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to submit a confidential report within five days after the opening of a Regular Session to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees that provides a good faith estimate of each possible judgment against the State that has not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim. (SD1)
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- Introduced· Jan 15, 2026 · Official original ↗
- Amended· Feb 18, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
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Recorded decision and member tally
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments
This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.
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Source outcome: passed.
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Absent / excused
- 0
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| Member | Source district | Source party | Recorded vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | SD-013 | D | Yea |
| Mike Gabbard | SD-021 | D | Yea |
| Joy San Buenaventura | SD-002 | D | Yea |
| Stanley Chang | SD-009 | D | Yea |
| Brenton Awa | SD-023 | R | Yea |
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