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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3074: RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 3074 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to JDC, WAM.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Allows courts to specify a period of time or installments for payment of fines, fees, and restitution, and requires the defendant to show cause if the defendant defaults on the payments.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Ron KouchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to JDC, WAM.
  2. Introduced.
  3. Passed First Reading.
  4. Pending Introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source