Laura Acasio
- Democratic
Primary
Defines serious crime as murder or attempted murder in the first degree or class A felony, or a call B or C felony involving violence of threat of violence. Allows the court to determine if bail may be denied where the charge is for a serious crime. Requires the judicial council to appoint a committee to review and recommend changes to the Hawaii penal code. Takes effect 7/1/25. (SD1)
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-23-21 9:45AM; Via Videoconference.
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 288) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Nishihara, English, Baker, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Riviere.
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-21 1:20PM in conference room Via Videoconference.
Referred to PSM, JDC.
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| SB1244_SD1 | PDF HTML |
| SB1244 | PDF HTML |
| Document | Format |
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| Committee Report SB1244_SD1_SSCR288_ | PDF HTML |
| Testimony SB1244_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-23-21_ | |
| Testimony SB1244_TESTIMONY_PSM_02-09-21_ |
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