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HI SB1464
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is chargeable as a felony and the property owner has been convicted by verdict or plea.
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Exempts animal forfeiture proceedings that are pending criminal charges from the civil forfeiture statute.
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Changes distribution of forfeited property proceeds: one half to the Hawaii law enforcement assisted diversion program and one half to the state general fund, replacing previous distributions to investigating agencies and prosecuting attorneys.
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Applies a $3 million per year cap on forfeited property and sale proceeds available for distribution.
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Takes effect July 1, 2030.
Legislative Description
Relating To Judicial Proceedings.
Appropriations ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Yamane excused (2).
3/20/2019