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HI HCR166
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Tarnas
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AI Summary
HCR 166 Summary
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Requests the William S. Richardson School of Law to establish the Task Force for Rural Legal Assistance to study a loan forgiveness program for law graduates providing legal services in Hawaii's rural communities
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Task force membership includes the law school dean (or designee), representatives from the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Hawaii Justice Foundation, Access to Justice Commission, one Senate member appointed by the Senate President, and one House member appointed by the Speaker
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Task force shall submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature at least ten days before the 2020 Regular Session convenes
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Addresses law school graduate debt burden that limits career choices and aims to increase legal assistance availability in underserved rural areas of Hawaii
Legislative Description
Requesting The William S. Richardson School Of Law To Convene A Task Force To Study And Report On A Loan Forgiveness Program For Law Students To Provide Incentives For Legal Assistance In Rural Communities In Hawaii.
Task Force
Last Action
Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 33
3/14/2019