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HI HB1082

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 28-8.3, Hawaii Revised Statutes to remove the restriction limiting the Division of Financial Institutions' ability to employ or retain attorneys.

  • Previously, the Division of Financial Institutions could only retain attorneys for actions involving the mortgage loan recovery fund; this bill removes that limitation.

  • Authorizes the Division of Financial Institutions to employ or retain attorneys for any legal matter, including representation, counsel, or document drafting, without restriction to specific subject matters.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2099.

Legislative Description

Relating To Governmental Retention Of Attorneys.

Attorneys

Last Action

Carried over to 2018 Regular Session.

11/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Labor & Public Employment2/10/2017
Intrastate Commerce1/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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