Penal Code

State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey Referred To Psm/hhs, Jdc/wam. on 01/20/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Public Transit. [HB-104]
Establishes the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/25/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Littering. [HB-44]
Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Kong Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/25/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Requesting The Judicial Council To Appoint A Committee To Review And Recommend Revisions To The Hawaii Penal Code. [HCR-16]
Requesting The Judicial Council To Appoint A Committee To Review And Recommend Revisions To The Hawaii Penal Code.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Mizuno The Committee(s) On Cmv Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/23/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Requesting The Judicial Council To Appoint A Committee To Review And Recommend Revisions To The Hawaii Penal Code. [HR-15]
Requesting The Judicial Council To Appoint A Committee To Review And Recommend Revisions To The Hawaii Penal Code.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Mizuno The Committee(s) On Cmv Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/23/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Stacelynn Eli Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/28/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Mail Theft. [HB-2479]
Establishes the class C felony offense of theft of mail.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Mizuno Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/28/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To The Prosecuting Attorney. [HB-2299]
Makes technical amendments to nuisance abatement law.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima Referred To Cpc, Jha, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/28/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Referred To Hms, Jdc/wam. on 01/28/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Credit For Time Of Detention Prior To Sentence. [HB-2074]
Clarifies that defendants shall not earn credit on a sentence imposed for a subsequent conviction for time being served on a previous felony conviction. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki Act 110, On 06/17/2022 (gov. Msg. No. 1210). on 06/17/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Credit For Time Of Detention Prior To Sentence. [SB-3042]
Clarifies that defendants may not earn credit on a sentence imposed for a subsequent conviction for time being served on a previous felony conviction.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi Introduced. on 01/26/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Littering. [HB-1950]
Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Kong Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/28/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Referred To Cpn, Jdc. on 03/11/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads The Committee On Cpn Deferred The Measure. on 02/01/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/26/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima The Committee(s) On Jha Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/08/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

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)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Act 088, On 06/17/2022 (gov. Msg. No. 1188). on 06/17/2022

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