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HI HB2387

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 353-66(e) to add misdemeanor offenses under Chapter 134 (Firearms, Ammunition and Dangerous Weapons) to the list of offenses that disqualify parolees from reduced parole revocation sentences.

  • Parolees revoked for parole violations can serve no more than six months if they meet certain conditions, including not being charged with new felony offenses or specific misdemeanors under Chapter 707 or Section 709-906.

  • Expands the disqualifying offenses to now include Chapter 134 misdemeanor offenses alongside existing felony charges and misdemeanors under Chapter 707 or Section 709-906.

  • Parolees charged with Chapter 134 misdemeanors would no longer be eligible for the six-month maximum sentence and would instead serve longer parole revocation terms.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Public Safety

Last Action

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

2/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2016
Public Safety1/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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