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HI HB776

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 662-5 to allow the State of Hawaii to demand a jury trial in tort actions brought against the state under Chapter 662
  • Grants the State the same right to elect jury trial that private individuals have in tort actions
  • Removes previous requirement that actions against the State be tried by court without a jury, except when all parties consent
  • Changes jury demand procedure to match the process used by private individuals in tort actions
  • Effective upon approval

Legislative Description

Government Tort Liability

Last Action

Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 595).

4/9/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/7/2013
Finance2/15/2013
Judiciary1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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