Hawaii HB1656 amends the recovery process for state indebtedness from employees, setting specific deduction limits.

Hawaii HB1656 modifies the recovery of state indebtedness from employees by setting specific deduction limits. For debts up to $1,000, deductions are limited to five percent of the employee's gross income per pay period, unless the employee requests a higher deduction. For debts over $1,000, deductions can be up to one-quarter of the employee's salary, wages, or compensation until the debt is repaid. The disbursing officer must provide a written statement to the employee at least 30 days before any deduction.

Hawaii HB1656 amends the recovery process for state indebtedness from employees, setting specific deduction limits.

Hawaii HB1656 modifies the recovery of state indebtedness from employees by setting specific deduction limits. For debts up to $1,000, deductions are limited to five percent of the employee's gross income per pay period, unless the employee requests a higher deduction. For debts over $1,000, deductions can be up to one-quarter of the employee's salary, wages, or compensation until the debt is repaid. The disbursing officer must provide a written statement to the employee at least 30 days before any deduction.