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HRS §37C-2

State debt management policy requirements

This section says the state's recommended debt management policy must follow the constitution and laws, but it can be stricter. It must cover certain topics like why debt is issued, types of debt, limits, and how it's sold. The finance director can add other topics as needed.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Recommended debt management policy; parameters

The recommended state debt management policy shall be consistent with, but may be more restrictive than, state constitutional provisions and statutes. The recommended state debt management policy shall address the following issues, as well as any others deemed necessary by the director of finance: (1) Purposes for which debt may be issued; (2) Types of debt that may be issued; (3) Limitations on indebtedness; (4) Debt maturity schedule or other structural features; (5) Method of sale; (6) Method of procuring consultants and professionals; (7) Refunding policies; and (8) Disclosure practices.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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