SB2446 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase the number of associate judges on the intermediate appellate court and appropriates funds for.

SB2446 modifies Section 602-51 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the intermediate appellate court from six to seven associate judges. The chief judge, selected specifically for the role, will oversee the court's administrative duties. The bill also allocates $494,814 from the state's general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to cover the costs of establishing one additional full-time associate judge position, one judicial assistant position, two law clerk positions, and necessary equipment, books, and furniture for the new judge's chambers.

SB2446 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase the number of associate judges on the intermediate appellate court and appropriates funds for.

SB2446 modifies Section 602-51 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the intermediate appellate court from six to seven associate judges. The chief judge, selected specifically for the role, will oversee the court's administrative duties. The bill also allocates $494,814 from the state's general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to cover the costs of establishing one additional full-time associate judge position, one judicial assistant position, two law clerk positions, and necessary equipment, books, and furniture for the new judge's chambers.