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HI HB1339

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Yamashita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county liquor commissions to prescribe rules limiting the expression and conduct of patrons on licensed premises within constitutional bounds.

  • Requires each liquor commission to include a definition of "dancing" within its rules.

  • Addresses controversy over the scope of permissible dancing in bars and nightclubs by clarifying liquor commissions' authority to regulate dancing on licensed premises.

  • Received support from the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai'i, Maui Dance Advocates, and individual testifiers.

Legislative Description

Liquor Commissions; Rules; Dancing

Last Action

Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.

12/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/22/2011
Judiciary2/18/2011
Economic Revitalization & Business1/28/2011

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