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HI HB33

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Make permanent the prohibition against urinating or defecating in public within Downtown Honolulu boundaries
  • Committee received support from the Honolulu Police Department and Downtown Neighborhood Board No. 13, with opposition from the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii
  • Thirty-three citations were issued for urinating and defecating in public in Downtown Honolulu in 2012, identified as an ongoing problem in the area
  • Measure aims to protect sanitation and safety for those who live, work, and visit Downtown Honolulu
  • Committee recommends passage and referral to the Committee on Judiciary and Labor

Legislative Description

Public Order; Urination and Defecation

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.

3/21/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/21/2013
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs2/28/2013
Judiciary1/18/2013

Full Bill Text

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