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HI HB2547

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum jail time for first-time offenders who drive with a suspended or revoked license (due to DUI) from 3 days to 10 consecutive days, with a maximum of 30 days
  • Increases minimum jail time for second-time offenders from 30 days to 60 days imprisonment
  • Maintains existing fines ($250-$1,000 for first offense, $1,000 for second offense) and license revocation periods (1 additional year for first offense, 2 additional years for second offense)
  • Addresses public safety concerns identified by the Hawaii impaired driving task force regarding drivers who illegally operate vehicles rather than using alternative transportation or ignition interlock devices
  • Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date

Legislative Description

Public Safety; Impaired Driving Task Force; Driving on Suspended or Revoked License

Last Action

Referred to PBS, JUD, referral sheet 7

1/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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