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HI SB574

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Kidani

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes courts to order posting of a bond equal to the market value of a vehicle used in excessive speeding offenses for repeat offenders
  • Bond requirement applies when an offender commits excessive speeding within five years of two prior convictions for the same offense
  • Bond return is contingent on the offender meeting specified conditions
  • Committee found that the bond penalty would serve as a significant deterrent to reduce risk of death, serious injury, and property damage on Hawaii highways
  • Committee recommends passage to Second Reading and referral to the Committee on Judiciary and Labor

Legislative Description

Excessive Speeding; Repeat Offender; Forfeiture of Vehicle

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.

2/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/12/2013
Transportation and International Affairs1/22/2013

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