HB2250 • 2026

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

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Passed Legislature

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Sponsor: NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party)
Last action: 2026-05-08
Official status: Transmitted to Governor.
Effective date: Not listed

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

What This Bill Does

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
AG; Claims Against the State; Appropriations ($) Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees.
(SD2)

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HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: HB2250 HD1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.

HB2250 HD1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.
NO.
2250 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES .

HD2

Hawaii published version HD2

Plain English: HB2250 HD2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.

HB2250 HD2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.
NO.
2250 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES .

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: HB2250 SD1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.

HB2250 SD1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.
NO.
2250 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII S.D.

SD2

Hawaii published version SD2

Plain English: HB2250 SD2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.

HB2250 SD2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.
NO.
2250 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII S.D.

Bill History

2026-05-08 H
Transmitted to Governor.
2026-05-08 S
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 890).
2026-05-08 H
Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Iwamoto voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti excused (1).
2026-05-08 H
House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
2026-05-08 S
Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 887).
2026-05-06 H
Reconsideration of action taken on 04-16-26.
2026-04-27 H
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 760).
2026-04-24 S
Senate Conferees Appointed: Rhoads Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; Awa.
2026-04-17 S
Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
2026-04-16 H
House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
2026-04-14 H
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 667) in amended form (SD 2).
2026-04-14 S
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2026-04-10 S
48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
2026-04-10 S
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3722) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2026-04-06 S
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
2026-04-01 S
The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 04-06-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-03-30 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2026-03-30 S
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-03-30 S
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3286) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-03-24 S
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-03-20 S
The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 03-24-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-03-16 S
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-03-12 S
Referred to JDC, WAM.
2026-03-12 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-03-12 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 383).
2026-03-10 H
Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Iwamoto voting no (3) and Representative(s) Belatti, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
2026-03-06 H
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
2026-03-06 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1087-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
2026-02-26 H
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-02-24 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-26-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-02-20 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Quinlan excused (2).
2026-02-20 H
Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 744-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2026-02-12 H
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Cochran, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garcia; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
2026-02-10 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-12-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-01-30 H
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
2026-01-28 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2026-01-26 H
Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
AG; Claims Against the State; Appropriations ($)
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (SD2)

Current Bill Text

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HB2250

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2250

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

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

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

PART I

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SECTION 1.
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The following sums or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal
year 2025-2026 are appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of
Hawaii to the department of the attorney general for the purpose of satisfying
claims for legislative relief as to the following named persons, firms,
corporations, and entities, for claims against the State or its officers or
employees, for the overpayment of taxes, or for refunds, reimbursements,
payments of judgments or settlements, or other liabilities, in the amounts set
forth opposite their names:

JUDGMENTS AGAINST THE STATE
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AMOUNT

AND SETTLEMENTS OF CLAIMS:

1.
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MISCELLANEOUS CLAIMS:

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Joan Arakawa and Kevin
Arakawa
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$
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1,494.72

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Steve Boucher and Judy
Boucher
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$
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1,102.00

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Citibank NA
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$
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780.72

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Silvia Frumento
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$
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1,425.12

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Clarice H. Kam
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$
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724.11

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Maria Lundblad
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$
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104,460.50

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SUBTOTAL:
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$
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109,987.17

2.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AND BIOSECURITY:

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United States
Environmental Protection
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$
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151,132.00

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Agency Region 9 v.
State of Hawaii,
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(Settlement)

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Department of Agriculture

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SUBTOTAL:
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$
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151,132.00

3.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL:

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Roynes J. Dural II v.
State of Hawaii
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$
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420,833.00

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Civil No.
1CCV-21-0001461, First Circuit
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(Settlement)

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Alvin F. Jardine, III
v. State of Hawaii
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$
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600,000.00

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Civil No.
2SP16-1-000056, Second Circuit
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(Settlement)

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SUBTOTAL:
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$ 1,020,833.00

4.
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
AND REHABILITATION:

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Susan O'Gorman v.
State of Hawaii,

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$
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600,000.00

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Department of Public
Safety
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(Settlement)

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Civil No. 1CCV-24-0000912,
First Circuit

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SUBTOTAL:
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$
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600,000.00

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

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DOE Parents v. State
of Hawaii,
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$
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500,000.00

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Department of
Education
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(Settlement)

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Civil No. 1CCV-22-0001456,
First Circuit

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Victoria Ramos v.
Hawaii State
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$
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36,951.86

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Department of
Education
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(Settlement)

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Civil No. 3CCV-23-0000394,
Third Circuit

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South Point Investment
Group, LLC v.
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$
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100,000.00

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State of Hawaii
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(Settlement)

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Civil No. 3CCV-20-0000040,
Third Circuit

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SUBTOTAL:
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$
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636,951.86

6.
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DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN
HOME LANDS:

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William Kaholoa
ʻ
a Jr. v. Hawaiian Homes
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$
1,330,000.00

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Commission, State of
Hawaii
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(Settlement)

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Civil No. 2CCV-24-0000037,
Second Circuit

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SUBTOTAL:
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$
1,330,000.00

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH:

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HELG Administrative
Services, LLC v.
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$
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100,000.00

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Department of Health
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(Settlement)

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Civil No. 1CC191000332,
First Circuit

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SUBTOTAL:
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$
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100,000.00

8.
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES:

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Tera Graves v. State
of Hawaii,
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$
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600,000.00

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Department of Human
Services
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(Settlement)

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Civil No. 3CCV-19-0000022,
Third Circuit

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SUBTOTAL:
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$
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600,000.00

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DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND
NATURAL RESOURCES:

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Lolita Silva v. Nelson
Alana,

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$ 2,000,000.00

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Civil No. 2CC121000778,
Second Circuit
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(Settlement)

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SUBTOTAL:
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$ 2,000,000.00

10.
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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT:

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Thomas Cayetano v.
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$

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47,500.00

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Department of Public
Safety
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(Settlement)

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Civil No. 1CCV-22-0000179,
First Circuit

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SUBTOTAL:
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$
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47,500.00

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TOTAL (SECTION 1):
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$ 6,596,404.03

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The sums appropriated shall be expended by
the department of the attorney general for the purposes of this Act.

PART II

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SECTION 2.
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The following sums or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal
year 2025-2026 are appropriated out of the state highway fund for the purpose
of satisfying claims for legislative relief as to the following named persons,
for claims against the State or its officers or employees for payments of
judgments or settlements, or other liabilities, in the amount set forth
opposite their names:

JUDGMENTS AGAINST THE STATE
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AMOUNT

AND SETTLEMENTS OF CLAIMS:

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS DIVISION:

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Anacleto R. Battad v.
Lawrence J. Dill
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$ 1,100,000.00

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Civil No. 5CC181000177,

Fifth Circuit
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(Settlement)

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The Estate of Matthew
Louis Perreira v.
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$
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300,000.00

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State of Hawaii
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(Settlement)

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Civil No. 2CCV-22-0000045,

Second Circuit

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SUBTOTAL:
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$ 1,400,000.00

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TOTAL (SECTION 2):
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$ 1,400,000.00

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The sums appropriated shall be expended by
the department of transportation, highways division, for the purposes of this
Act.

PART III

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SECTION 3.
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The sums hereinabove may be paid to the respective persons, firms,
corporations, or entities for the satisfaction or settlement of the
respectively identified cases, and in several amounts hereinabove set forth or
in lesser amounts deemed appropriate, upon checks issued by the comptroller;
provided that departments shall obtain the approval of the attorney general
before payment of any claim may be made.

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SECTION 4.
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Notwithstanding the sums hereinabove stated as interest upon judgments
against the State, payment of interest shall be limited to the period from the
date of the judgment, if applicable, to thirty days after the effective date of
this Act, as provided in section 662-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for those
cases to which the statute applies.

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SECTION 5.
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The appropriations made by this Act shall not lapse at the end of the
fiscal period for which the appropriations are made; provided that all moneys
from the appropriations that are unexpended and unencumbered as of June 30,
2027, shall lapse as of that date.

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SECTION 6.
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If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance, is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other
provisions or applications of the Act that can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act
are severable.

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SECTION 7.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

_____________________________

BY REQUEST

Report Title:

Claims
Against the State; Appropriations

Description:

Makes
appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its
officers, and its employees.

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