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HI HB2461

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 662-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the State of Hawaii to demand trial by jury in tort actions brought under chapter 662.
  • Currently, actions against the State must be tried by the court without a jury unless all parties consent to a jury trial.
  • Grants the State the same right to request a jury trial as private individuals have in tort actions, using the same demand procedures.
  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Government Tort Liability

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/25/2012

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