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HI HB1013

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291C-27(b) to include "public safety law enforcement vehicles" in the definition of "emergency vehicle."

  • Expands the "move over" law requirement for motorists to slow down and change lanes when passing stationary emergency vehicles to now include sheriff's vehicles.

  • Applies the existing emergency vehicle protections under the statewide traffic code to public safety law enforcement personnel on highways.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Emergency Vehicle; Move Over; Sheriffs

Last Action

The committee(s) on PBS/TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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