All Roll Calls
Yes: 60 • No: 0
HawaiiHB 22542025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House
RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS.
Sponsored By: Nadine K. Nakamura (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
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)
Penal CodeFees, Fines, and RestitutionCollectionsConsequences of Non-PaymentJHA, FIN
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Nadine K. Nakamura
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/19/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN...
Yes: 51 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 581-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/19/2026HousePassed 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).
2/19/2026HouseThe 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.
2/12/2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-12-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/10/2026HouseRe-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7
2/3/2026HouseReferred to JHA, referral sheet 5
1/30/2026HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/28/2026HousePending introduction.
1/26/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
HB2254_HD1
Original
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