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HI SB2994
Bill
Status
1/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to retain independent legal counsel by contract, a new exception to the general prohibition on state departments employing private attorneys.
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Allows the Hawaiian Homes Commission and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to continue using the Attorney General's services when the interests of the State and these entities are aligned.
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Requires the State to pay legal fees owed to independent counsel retained by the Hawaiian Homes Commission and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
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Exempts attorneys employed by the Hawaiian Homes Commission and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from the requirement to be deputy attorneys general.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/18/2016