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HI SB199

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,350,000 for fiscal year 2015-2016 and $1,350,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 to counties for purchasing body-worn and vehicle-mounted video cameras for police departments.

  • Allocates funds as follows: $700,000 to Honolulu; $250,000 each to Maui and Hawaii counties; $150,000 to Kauai.

  • Requires counties to match state funds dollar-for-dollar before expending any appropriated amounts.

  • Establishes that funds are intended to promote transparency, accountability, and protection for both law enforcement officers and civilians.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement; County Police Departments; Body-Worn Video Cameras; Law Enforcement Vehicle Cameras; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.

2/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/19/2015
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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