SB3301 clarifies the procedure for payments made under protest in Hawaii, ensuring that claimants can refile for a refund if the agency has not.

SB3301 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify the procedure for payments made under protest. It allows claimants to refile for a refund if the agency has not rendered a final decision within 180 days. If the agency decides in favor of the claimant, the payment is refunded with interest. The bill also mandates that the head of the relevant department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency include necessary funds in their budget requests to cover judgments. This change aims to prevent the State from retaining disputed money without a judicial ruling on the merits of the claim.

SB3301 clarifies the procedure for payments made under protest in Hawaii, ensuring that claimants can refile for a refund if the agency has not.

SB3301 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify the procedure for payments made under protest. It allows claimants to refile for a refund if the agency has not rendered a final decision within 180 days. If the agency decides in favor of the claimant, the payment is refunded with interest. The bill also mandates that the head of the relevant department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency include necessary funds in their budget requests to cover judgments. This change aims to prevent the State from retaining disputed money without a judicial ruling on the merits of the claim.