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HI SB2248

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Clayton Hee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2014 sunset date from Act 82, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, making permanent the liability protections for warning signs on public lands.

  • Extends the conclusive presumption of adequate warning signage to cover dangerous non-natural conditions on unimproved public lands, not just natural conditions on improved lands.

  • Requires the State and counties to implement quarterly sign inspection programs with documented records and annual reporting to the board of land and natural resources.

  • Maintains the conclusive presumption of adequate warning for 120 days after the last documented inspection showing the sign was in place and legible, after which the presumption lapses until the sign is re-inspected.

  • Effective July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Public Land Liability

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Say excused (1).

3/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2014
Water & Land3/6/2014
Ways and Means2/13/2014
Water and Land1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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