Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees

Hawaii HB2250 passed the legislature on March 10, 2026, making appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and employees. The bill prohibits claims exceeding statutory time limitations under section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and imposes new reporting requirements on the Attorney General, including confidential good-faith estimates of pending judgments and five-year incident reports to the Legislature.

Emergency Appropriations for Public Employee Collective Bargaining Hazard Pay

Hawaii House Bill 2271 passed the legislature, making emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts. The bill addresses temporary hazard pay for public employees for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill was transmitted to the Governor after passing both chambers and awaits final implementation.

HB2275 Emergency Appropriations for State Program Operating Shortfalls

Hawaii House Bill 2275 passed the state legislature and was transmitted to the Governor. The bill appropriates general funds to various state programs experiencing anticipated operating shortfalls due to lack of authority to transfer funds between programs. The emergency appropriation was recommended by the Senate Ways and Means Committee with a 12-0 vote.

Hawaii HB2468 - $20/Hour Mandatory Intern Wages and Apprenticeship Program Amendments

Hawaii HB2468 amends the private sector On-the-Job Training Work Experience Program and State Internship and Workforce Development Program to require employers to pay interns a minimum of $20 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly) and require program sponsors to contribute 50% of intern wages while providing supervision and training. Sponsors may seek reimbursement for administrative costs capped at 10% of interns' wages. The bill also requires experience gained through internships to count toward civil service minimum qualifications and transfers program responsibilities from DLIR to the Department of Human Resources Development.

AB2030 Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss and OTC Diet Pills

California Assembly Bill AB2030 passed the Health Committee on March 24, 2026 (12-1 vote) and was re-referred to the Judiciary Committee. The bill would add Section 110423.7 to the Health and Safety Code, imposing new requirements on dietary supplements marketed for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills. If enacted, the legislation would require manufacturers and retailers to comply with additional labeling, safety, or efficacy disclosure requirements.

Common interest developments: declarations: amendments

California Assembly Bill AB2035 passed the Housing and Community Development Committee on March 25, 2026 with a 12-0 vote. The bill would amend Section 4275 of the California Civil Code relating to common interest developments, specifically addressing declaration amendments. The legislation has been re-referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration.

Zero-emission transit buses axle weight

California Governor signed AB1944 into law on April 6, 2026, amending Section 35554 of the Vehicle Code to address axle weight requirements for zero-emission transit buses. The bill passed the Assembly 62-3 and was referred to the Senate Rules Committee after passage. This legislation provides regulatory clarification for transit agencies operating or planning to operate battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell buses regarding weight standards.

AB2004 Deputy Sheriff Peace Officer Status

California Governor signed AB2004 into law, amending Penal Code Section 830.1 to clarify or expand peace officer status for deputy sheriffs. The bill passed the Assembly unanimously (60-0) and was read in the Senate on April 6, 2026. This legislation defines the scope of peace officer designations for deputy sheriff personnel within California law enforcement.

AB2199 - Statutory Form Power of Attorney Updates to Probate Code

California Governor signed AB2199 into law, amending the Probate Code to update statutory form power of attorney provisions. The bill adds Section 4466 and repeals and adds Section 4401 of the Probate Code. The legislation passed unanimously in both chambers (68-0 Assembly vote, 12-0 committee vote) during the 2025-2026 Regular Session. Legal professionals and consumers utilizing power of attorney documents in California will be affected by the updated statutory forms.

Corporate Litigation Investment Law (AB2305)

California Governor signed AB2305 into law on April 6, 2026, creating Article 7.5 in Chapter 4 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code. The new law establishes regulatory requirements for corporate investment in litigation practice and attorney participation in such arrangements. The bill passed the Assembly unanimously (68-0) after receiving a do-pass recommendation (12-0) from the Judiciary Committee.