Hawaii HB163 amends travel cost reimbursement policies for public officers and employees.

Hawaii HB163 modifies the payment of approved travel costs for public officers and employees, allowing the State or a county to pay directly to the vendor or the employee. If the State or county cannot reimburse within 30 days, interest is to be paid. Employers cannot take adverse actions against employees who do not agree to loan the State or county money for travel costs. The Act takes effect upon approval.

Hawaii HB163 amends travel cost reimbursement policies for public officers and employees.

Hawaii HB163 modifies the payment of approved travel costs for public officers and employees, allowing the State or a county to pay directly to the vendor or the employee. If the State or county cannot reimburse within 30 days, interest is to be paid. Employers cannot take adverse actions against employees who do not agree to loan the State or county money for travel costs. The Act takes effect upon approval.