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HI HB1110

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits courts from considering federal veterans disability benefits (awarded under Title 38 United States Code Chapter 11) when determining whether to award spousal support or the amount of such support.

  • Adds a new section to Chapter 571, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing that service-connected disability benefits for veterans cannot be factored into spousal support and maintenance calculations.

  • Amends Section 580-47 to reference the new veterans disability benefits limitation when courts consider factors in ordering spousal support and maintenance.

  • Applies only to actions filed on or after the effective date of the law.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Spousal Support and Maintenance; Veterans Disability Benefits

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on PBM with none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

2/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs2/10/2011
Human Services1/26/2011

Full Bill Text

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