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GM 1299 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Informing the Legislature that on June 6, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB396 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 199).

This bill, Act 199, sets new compensation standards for court-appointed attorneys in Hawaii. It establishes a standard hourly rate of $150, with maximum total fees for different case types, including $6,000 for felony cases and $1,800 for petty misdemeanors. The bill appropriates $2.89 million for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to fund these payments. It takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.89M to fund court-appointed attorney compensation, directly supporting essential justice system funding within state budget allocations.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes fair compensation standards for court-appointed attorneys, ensuring adequate legal representation for defendants and protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.90% confidence
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 6, 2025 Last action Jun 6, 2025
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