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HI HB215
Bill
Status
1/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Souki
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AI Summary
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Repeals the sunset date on Act 82, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, to make permanent the State's and counties' liability limits for inherent risks on public lands when adequate warning is posted
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Repeals the sunset date on Act 170, Session Laws of Hawaii 2002, to make permanent liability protections for the State, counties, and individual lifeguards for civil damages in lifeguard services
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Received support from multiple agencies including City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii County Association of Counties, State Fire Council, Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, and Department of Land and Natural Resources
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Received opposition from Hawaii Association for Justice
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Recommended for passage and referral to Committee on Judiciary
Legislative Description
HSAC Package; Tort Liability; Lifeguards; Improved Public Lands
Last Action
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/12/2013