Heard

Sign InJoin Heard

Legislative record

HB 2254STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS.

Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Clarifies the collection and prioritization of court-ordered fees, fines, and restitution. Establishes procedures for proof of compliance hearings and consequences for nonpayment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Voted 2/19/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

9 yea·0 nay·1 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/19/2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  2. 2/19/2026Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 581-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  3. 2/12/2026The 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, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
  4. 2/10/2026Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-12-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. 2/3/2026Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7
  6. 1/30/2026Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5
  7. 1/28/2026Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  8. 1/26/2026Pending introduction.