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HI SB199
Bill
Status
1/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
William Espero
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AI Summary
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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.
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Allocates funds as follows: $700,000 to Honolulu; $250,000 each to Maui and Hawaii counties; $150,000 to Kauai.
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Requires counties to match state funds dollar-for-dollar before expending any appropriated amounts.
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Establishes that funds are intended to promote transparency, accountability, and protection for both law enforcement officers and civilians.
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Takes effect July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Law Enforcement; County Police Departments; Body-Worn Video Cameras; Law Enforcement Vehicle Cameras; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
2/19/2015