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HI HB696

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/26/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a separate allowance for expenses for a Lieutenant Governor whose legal residence is on a neighbor island, in addition to regular salary
  • Covers personal expenses incurred during overnight stays required for official duties on islands other than the Lieutenant Governor's island of residence
  • Aims to provide fairness by allowing any state resident, regardless of island of residence, to perform Lieutenant Governor duties without bearing unfunded travel-related expenses
  • Recognizes that high-ranking state officials must spend significant time at the State Capitol in Honolulu
  • Committee on Judiciary and Labor recommends passage and referral to Committee on Ways and Means

Legislative Description

Lieutenant Governor; Allowance for Expenses

Last Action

Act 051, 4/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151).

4/26/2013

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/21/2013
Judiciary and Labor3/8/2013
Ways and Means3/7/2013
Finance1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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