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HI HB1181
Bill
Status
1/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Souki
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of a habitual offender to include persons convicted of habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant within ten years of a current DUI offense.
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A single prior conviction for habitually operating a vehicle while under the influence within the ten-year period triggers a felony charge under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 291E-61.5(b).
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Aims to enhance public safety by imposing stricter penalties on repeat DUI offenders.
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Supported by the Department of Transportation, Honolulu Police Department, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and the Hawaii Bicycling League.
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicle; Under the Influence; Habitual Offender
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Coffman, Hanohano, Har, Kawakami, Ward excused (6).
2/15/2013