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HI HCR218
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/22/2019
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a task force to review and recommend fair and proportional fine structures for violations and infractions in Hawaii, addressing concerns that flat fines disproportionately impact individuals based on economic status.
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Identifies current penalties for violations such as speeding and negligent or reckless actions as flat fines that fail to serve as meaningful deterrents across the economic spectrum.
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Task force to be chaired by the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court and include the Attorney General, Public Defender, county Prosecuting Attorneys, House Judiciary Committee Chair, one Senate-designated member, and additional appointees.
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Task force must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature by December 1, 2019.
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Certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice, Attorney General, Public Defender, and county Prosecuting Attorneys.
Legislative Description
Requesting A Task Force To Review And Report On The Establishment Of Fair And Proportional Fines For Certain Penalties In Hawaii To Ensure A Fair And Meaningful Deterrent To Illegal Behavior For Individuals Across The Economic Spectrum.
Task Force
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/30/2019