Relating To Female Genital Mutilation. [SB-131]
Establishes the class B felony offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires prosecuting attorneys of the respective counties to keep annual statistics on cases involving prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires the Administrator of the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to annually compile and report these county statistics to the Legislature. Establishes mandatory reporting requirements for ongoing or suspected cases of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Appropriates funds.
SB-131: Relating To Female Genital Mutilation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Referred To Psm/hhs, Jdc/wam. on 01/20/2023
Relating To Speedy Trials. [HB-2461]
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.
HB-2461: Relating To Speedy Trials.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stacelynn Eli
Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/28/2022
Relating To Speedy Trials. [SB-3278]
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.
SB-3278: Relating To Speedy Trials.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard
Referred To Hms, Jdc/wam. on 01/28/2022
Relating To Theft. [SB-2953]
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns.
SB-2953: Relating To Theft.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022
Relating To Catalytic Converters. [HB-1860]
Requires licensed used motor vehicle parts dealers to keep certain records of catalytic converter purchases and shipments. Establishes the felony offense of theft of catalytic converter. Increases the penalty for engaging in certain business related to used motor vehicle parts and accessories without a license. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases of palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Requires all scrap dealers or recyclers to pay for palladium, platinum, and rhodium, and used motor vehicle parts dealers to pay for catalytic converters,
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HB-1860: Relating To Catalytic Converters.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Referred To Cpn, Jdc. on 03/11/2022
Relating To Catalytic Converters. [SB-2733]
Requires used motor vehicle parts dealers to obtain a written statement that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires certain sellers to provide copies of receipts or a declaration from the purchase of a catalytic converter. Requires dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of catalytic converters. Requires dealers to pay for catalytic converters by check. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Requires scrap dealers to pay for palladium,
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SB-2733: Relating To Catalytic Converters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
The Committee On Cpn Deferred The Measure. on 02/01/2022
Relating To Homicide. [HB-1889]
Changes the name of the offense of negligent homicide to vehicular homicide. Recategorizes the penalty categories for each of the three degrees of the offense to the next highest level of severity.
HB-1889: Relating To Homicide.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima
Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/26/2022
Relating To Homicide. [HB-1867]
Changes the name of the offense of negligent homicide to vehicular homicide. Recategorizes the penalty categories for each of the 3 degrees of the offense to the next highest level of severity. Establishes that a person who has been convicted of vehicular homicide in the first degree shall be sentenced without the possibility of suspension of sentence or probation. Prohibits any prosecutor from dismissing a charge of vehicular homicide in the first degree in exchange for a defendant's agreement to a change of plea on a lesser charge, or for any
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HB-1867: Relating To Homicide.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima
The Committee(s) On Jha Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/08/2022
Relating To Catalytic Converters. [SB-2522]
Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of catalytic converters and requires the sellers to file a written statement that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Increases the penalty for engaging in the business of purchasing or selling used motor vehicle parts and accessories without a license. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of palladium, platinum, and
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SB-2522: Relating To Catalytic Converters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022
Relating To Theft. [SB-2495]
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns.
SB-2495: Relating To Theft.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022
Relating To Catalytic Converters. [SB-2279]
Regulates the purchase of catalytic converters by used motor vehicle parts dealers and palladium, platinum, and rhodium by scrap dealers and recyclers. Subjects persons who violate related provisions to a class C felony. Establishes the felony offense of theft of catalytic converter. Requires each county police department to maintain certain reported information and initiate education programs to prevent catalytic converter thefts. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1)
SB-2279: Relating To Catalytic Converters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Act 088, On 06/17/2022 (gov. Msg. No. 1188). on 06/17/2022