HB 394 Summary

• Requires all introduced bills to undergo legal sufficiency review by the legislative reference bureau before being placed on the calendar for first reading in either chamber.

• The legal review must assess whether bills meet constitutional requirements and do not conflict with the United States Constitution or Hawaii state constitution.

• A copy of the legislative reference bureau's legal assessment must be attached to each bill prior to first reading.

• Defines "introduced bill" as a house or senate bill that has been filed with the respective chamber's chief clerk.

• Takes effect upon approval.